Only 6 percent said they will decrease their investments. Men and women are equally likely to say that their investments performed well. Substantial investors are more likely than average investors to say their investments performed well. Men and women as well as substantial and average investors said they are optimistic that their investments will perform well during 1997. Tax Policy Preferences Overall, investors gave strong support to several tax policy proposals to be considered by Congress.
Capital gains tax cut on sale of houses.
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