More than 80% of investors around the world, polled by Schroders, plan to increase or invest the same amount they do over the next 12 months.
The investment firm’s survey of 14,800 active investors in 20 countries, finds that the recent rally in global stock markets has boosted confidence, with 38% of investors polled planning to up the amount they invest, an average increase of 3% compared to 12 months ago.
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According to the latest Schroders Global Investment Trends Report, Asian investors will increase their investments by 5.5% on average, against just 1% by European investors – the least confident region.
The report says that almost half (48%) of global investors are more confident about investment opportunities in 2013 than they were last year, more than double the proportion (18%) of investors who are less confident.
Those in the USA and Asia were more confident about prospects, compared to around one-in-three investors in Europe and the Middle-East.
The report also highlights a disconnect between the assets investors believe will deliver the greatest growth and where they are actually planning to invest, leaving them potentially backing low-risk assets at a time of high-growth elsewhere.
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By GlobalDataWhile 57% see Asia Pacific as the engine for investment growth, only 15% said they will actually invest their own money in this region.
Massimo Tosato, executive vice chairman of Schroders, said it is clear that investor sentiment globally is changing.
"These findings paint a picture of growing investor confidence. As we move through the second-quarter of 2013 there’s a growing consensus that the global recovery is gathering pace, but at different rates around the world. Investors are planning to return to the stock market in greater numbers this year and see growth opportunities, particularly in equities and notably in Asia," Tosato said.
