ING Turkey reports rise in long‑term investment expectations among savers

ING Turkey, in partnership with NielsenIQ, released its Q1 2026 Savings Trends Survey for Turkey. The study found that 51.3% of the population holds some form of savings and 84% report saving regularly. Gold and cash remain the top preferred instruments, with 44% of respondents keeping wealth in gold and precious metals and 40% in foreign currency and Turkish lira cash, both up from the previous quarter.

The survey highlighted a shift in expectations: short‑term return outlooks fell by four points while long‑term expectations rose by five points. Accordingly, 45% of savers now prioritize long‑term returns, 42% medium‑term and only 13% short‑term. Use of banking services is widespread, with 92% accessing them and 93% using internet or mobile banking in the past month. Stock‑market products are used by 18% of savers, and younger investors (25‑34) rate themselves most knowledgeable about investment products. ING Turkey’s Deputy GM of Private Banking and Investment, Sezin Erken, emphasized the need for diversified investment options and greater financial literacy as Turkish investors increasingly focus on long‑term gains.