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Survey: Getting to know you, and your thoughts on Firstlinks

At Firstlinks, we strive to provide useful and relevant investment-related information for our readers. Every so often, we like to get an updated picture of who are readers are and what they want to see from us. We thank you for spending a few minutes to complete this survey.

The survey can be accessed via this link, or completed using the embedded form below.

 

 

  •   12 November 2025
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Malcolm
November 13, 2025

Keep up the good work, Firstlinks is a breath of independent commentary and practical knowledge in the mayhem and hype of the financial services sector.

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James Gruber
November 16, 2025

Thank you everyone for the kind words and for filling out the survey.

We're always learning from our readers and aiming to get better.

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Stephen F
November 16, 2025

It is good to survey your readers, which is what every publication should do. Nearly all the surveys I do insist that your answer every question or else you can't finish it and submit it. It is amazing that marketing professionals continue with this flaw, because it means that they get less responses than they should. Thankfully Firstlinks has not fallen into this trap. Also you have provided plenty of opportunities for additional comments which is another good feature.

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James Gruber
November 16, 2025

Hi Stephen,

Thanks for the specific feedback.

If anyone else has ways to improve future surveys, we'd love to know.

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Phil
November 13, 2025

I’m Gen X which everyone lumps in with boomers it seems.
I’m keen to understand new ways of investing for the long term.

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GEORGE DARIVAKIS
November 13, 2025

A few times a week I access the views of many experts on matters of interest and relevance .Thanks for this public education.

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Justin
November 23, 2025

Probably the broadest and best delivered, free, product I have seen. Known and respected commentators and the depth and nature of reader commentary is also very telling.

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Paul
November 13, 2025

question had no option for zero in super

Shipwreck
November 16, 2025

Always read your articles.
Always benefit.
Keep up great work.
THANKS !

Leon Levy
November 30, 2025

Thank you for your excellent weekly newsletter. I regard it as part of my continuing education but, perhaps more importantly at the age of 77, it stimulates me into looking at my portfolio more critically and into taking action! The LIC Reports & Updates play a major role in this.
With best wishes,
Leon

 

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