In March ’26, the pension fund carried out a risk preference survey. We invest the money that you and your employer contribute or have contributed. This is because, on average, investing yields a higher return over the long term than saving. However, investing involves risks: investment returns may exceed or fall short of expectations. Under the new pension scheme, we can determine the level of risk we take for each age group.

What did we investigate?

We looked into how much risk current and former employees, as well as pensioners, are able and willing to take when it comes to their pensions. We also asked a number of questions about socially responsible investment. We carry out this survey once every five years. 23 per cent of all those invited took part in the survey. A great response rate!

A preference for high-risk investing, particularly among younger people

The majority of younger employees and former employees would like the pension fund to take risks when investing. As people get older, the desire for high-risk investing becomes less pronounced, but is often still present.

There is broad support for socially responsible investment

Furthermore, most people consider it important that the money is invested sustainably and responsibly. Although one in three believes that sustainable investment leads to lower returns, the majority are in agreement with the pension fund’s policy.

It is now up to the board

The results form an important basis for the investment policy. In this regard, the board carefully considers the characteristics and preferences of the various (age) groups on whose behalf it invests.

You can find more information about the current investment policy here: Investment Policy

If the board revises the investment policy, we will inform you via a news item. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who took part in the survey!