High School Students in Japan Interested in Investing

According to the survey, 70.9% of respondents expressed their interest in investing, while 24.4% mentioned they were not interested. Additionally, 4.7% of the students had already begun investing, with the most common influence being their parents or relatives. The research institute emphasized the need for adults close to high school students to provide opportunities for them to learn about finance and offer proper guidance.

The survey also found that many students aspire to work for large companies, have a second job, obtain difficult qualifications, or become public servants in the future.

A recent survey of high school students in Japan found that more than 70% of them are interested in investing, and approximately 4.7% have already started their investment journey. The survey, conducted by Studyplus Trend Kenkyujo, gathered responses from 512 high school students across Japan. It was revealed that 70.9% of the students expressed their interest in investing, while 24.4% stated that they were not interested. Additionally, 4.7% mentioned that they had already started investing, with the most common influencing factor being their parents or other relatives.

The research institute emphasized the importance of adults such as parents and teachers creating opportunities for high school students to properly learn about finance and guiding them in the right direction. The survey also asked students about their future financial aspirations, with the majority expressing a desire to work for a large company, have a second job, obtain challenging qualifications, or pursue a career as a public servant.