A survey reported by multiple outlets finds that fewer than half of people say they feel confident about investing. The Independent and the Belfast Telegraph both report the results of research conducted by Aviva, indicating that public confidence in investing is limited. While the findings emphasize low confidence overall, the survey also suggests that many people hold the view that investing ability may be innate: about six in 10 respondents believe some people are “born investors.” Taken together, the survey results point to a combination of low self-reported confidence and a belief that investing success may depend on personal traits rather than learning or guidance. The coverage does not indicate any single region-specific difference between outlets, but instead presents the findings as a general picture of attitudes toward investing among those surveyed. The reported results highlight a perceived gap between interest in investing and individuals’ confidence in their own ability to do so.