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Insights on the Investment Trends of Engineers

A recent study conducted by KIKKAKE CREATION sheds light on the investment trends of IT engineers versus non-engineers. According to the findings, a notable 37% of engineers are investing in AI and machine learning-related stocks, outpacing their non-engineer counterparts by 20.5 percentage points. This survey not only reflects the investment preferences but also highlights distinct strategies utilized by engineers in the financial market.

Research Overview

KIKKAKE CREATION, based in Shibuya, Tokyo, launched this survey targeting both IT engineers and non-engineers. The research involved 200 participants from each group, focusing on their investment patterns in individual stock financial products. Conducted by IDEATECH through its marketing research platform, the survey was executed on August 29, 2025.

Key Findings

1. Investment Initiation: A striking 28% of engineers began investing within the past year compared to non-engineers, where 49.5% started over five years ago. This trend shows that engineers are increasingly entering the investment landscape, likely fueled by the dynamics of the tech industry and a desire for wealth accumulation.

2. Motivation for Investing: Both groups cited concerns for retirement and pension as the leading rationale for their investments, with engineers at 22.5% and non-engineers at 28.5%. It implies a universal awareness regarding long-term financial security across professions.

3. Investment Duration Expectations: Engineers predominantly favor mid-term investments of 1-5 years (34.5%), while non-engineers tend to lean towards long-term commitments of over 10 years (36.0%). This difference may reflect the more dynamic nature of technology sectors in which engineers are involved.

4. Stock Holdings: Engineers are not only ahead in AI-related stocks but also show a keen interest in gaming and entertainment stocks (39%) while non-engineers invest in established manufacturing stocks (42%). This variance underscores the engineers' inclination toward innovative sectors.

5. Selection Criteria for Investments: When selecting stocks, the presence of substantial dividends and shareholder benefits topped the preferences for both groups. Engineers were particularly discerning about the technological capabilities of companies through which they evaluated investments.

6. Utilized Resources: Over 40% of both groups rely on company financial reports and investor relations materials for making informed decisions. However, engineers tend to utilize technology-centric resources such as GitHub for research, showcasing a preference for technical data in their investment strategies.

7. Annual Investment Amount: The survey revealed that a significant portion of engineers (23.5%) invest between 3-5 million yen annually, while non-engineers are more conservative, with a similar percentage investing less than 500,000 yen.

8. Diverse Investment Styles: Many engineers favor investing in well-known companies (29.5%), whereas non-engineers prefer a diversified approach across various industries (24%). This indicates a propensity among engineers to leverage their industry insights.

9. Return on Investment: Both groups reported returns in the range of 10-20% over the past year, highlighting a relatively successful investment climate across the board.

10. Contributing Factors for Investment Success: Engineers attribute their success to recognizing future trends early (37.0%), while non-engineers emphasize the value of long-term holding strategies (41.9%). This contrast might relate to the nature of risk assessments made by each group.

Positive Influences on Professional Life

In an interesting twist, over half of the engineers noted that their investment pursuits have made them more sensitive to new technology trends within their professional lives, whereas non-engineers enriched their understanding of industry dynamics.

Conclusion

This comparative study of the investment behaviors of IT engineers and non-engineers reveals distinct preferences and strategies, heavily influenced by the engineers’ technical background. The research indicates a trend toward proactive and informed investing based on industry knowledge, suggesting the potential for finance professionals and academic institutions to tailor investment education accordingly.

For more insights and an in-depth look at this research, check out the full article on KIKKAKE ITREND.

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