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VOAS Articles from BetterInvesting Magazine

March 2005

Women Turn to Other People, Men Go to the Net

Based on the most recent Voice of the American Shareholder survey, "Men and women take a different approach to investing, including their strategy, information sources and reaction to current events," Harris Interactive says. "Men are more active, involved and willing to take risks."

February 2005

Speaking out on growth industries, health-care costs and CEOs

From coast to coast, American investors are feeling generally optimistic about their prospects for 2005. But they haven't forgotten some hard lessons learned in the stock market over the past few years, which has made them more cautious.

August 2004

Bush, Kerry -- or Who Cares?

When asked which presidential candidate would be better for the stock market, American shareowners marginally preferred George Bush to John Kerry, and 30 percent said it makes no difference, according to NAIC's latest Voice of the American Shareholder survey.

May 2004

Noting Gender Differences

NAIC's latest Voice of the American Shareholder survey indicates that women are closing the gap with men in terms of the risk they'll tolerate when investing.

January 2004

Who is the American Shareowner?

NAIC has begun a project to poll all types of shareowners that will help shape our understanding of who investors are and how they feel about current issues.

October 2003

First Quarterly Poll

American shareholders, though cautious, see growth ahead for the nation's economy and stock market, reports the National Association of Investors Corporation (NAIC) citing its inaugural "Voice of the American Shareholder" quarterly poll.