As NRIs look to secure their financial future, retirement planning emerges as a top priority, with a significant proportion directing their long-term investment strategies towards this goal
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) wanting to diversify their portfolios and capitalize on emerging opportunities have been making a beeline for India. Navigating the investment options and financial strategies requires a nuanced understanding of the market dynamics and the unique preferences of the NRI investor community. SBNRI, the NRI-centric investment platform, conducted a comprehensive survey shedding light on the key factors shaping the long and short-term investment decisions of NRIs, according to a report from aboutinsider.com.
Retirement planning takes center stage
As NRIs look to secure their financial future, retirement planning emerges as a top priority, with a significant proportion directing their long-term investment strategies towards this goal. The survey reveals that 18% of Canada-based NRIs, followed by 16% from the UK and 12% from Singapore, prioritize retirement planning when formulating their investment strategies. This underscores the growing recognition among NRIs of the importance of securing a comfortable retirement through prudent financial planning.
Education funding
While education funding remains a crucial aspect of long-term financial planning, the survey indicates that it receives less attention compared to retirement planning among NRIs. Only a small percentage of NRIs from Canada, the UK, and Singapore — 4%, 3%, and 1%, respectively — focus on education funding when making long-term investments. This suggests that while education remains a priority for NRIs, it may not be the primary driver of their long-term investment decisions.
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SBNRI’s survey offers valuable insights into the investment preferences and priorities of NRIs, shedding light on the factors shaping their long and short-term investment decisions
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As NRIs continue to play a significant role in India’s investment landscape, understanding their preferences and aligning investment offerings with their needs will be crucial for fostering continued growth and innovation in the NRI investment space
Risk tolerance
In the realm of long-term investment, the survey highlights the diverse risk tolerances adopted by NRIs. While some NRIs exhibit an aggressive risk tolerance, others opt for a more conservative approach. Interestingly, the survey finds that 8% of Canada-based NRIs adopt an aggressive risk tolerance, compared to 7% from both the UK and the US. Conversely, 4% of NRIs from the UK prefer a more conservative risk tolerance, aligning with 3% from both Canada and the US. This diversity in risk tolerance underscores the importance of aligning investment strategies with individual risk preferences and financial goals.
Global economic trends
The survey reveals that NRIs are keenly attuned to global economic trends and geopolitical stability when making long-term investment decisions. A significant proportion of NRIs from Singapore, Canada, and other countries—21%, 15%, and 11%, respectively—cite global economic trends and geopolitical stability as influential factors in their investment decisions. This highlights the interconnectedness of global markets and the need for NRIs to consider macroeconomic factors when formulating their investment strategies.
Short-term investments
In the realm of short-term investments, immediate liquidity emerges as a critical factor for NRIs. While only a fraction of NRIs prioritize immediate liquidity, the survey underscores its importance, particularly for short-term investment decisions. NRIs from the UK and Australia, in particular, exhibit a greater focus on immediate liquidity compared to their counterparts from other countries.
Tax implications
Understanding tax implications is paramount for NRIs when making investment decisions. The survey finds that a significant percentage of NRIs, especially those from Canada and the US, consider tax implications to be extremely important. This underscores the need for NRIs to carefully evaluate the tax implications of their investments to optimize returns and minimize liabilities.
SBNRI’s survey offers valuable insights into the investment preferences and priorities of NRIs, shedding light on the factors shaping their long and short-term investment decisions. As NRIs continue to play a significant role in India’s investment landscape, understanding their preferences and aligning investment offerings with their needs will be crucial for fostering continued growth and innovation in the NRI investment space.
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