BofAML survey: 'Skittish' investors shunning equities despite improved risk appetite

Equities overweight down to 3%

Mike Sheen
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Investors' exposure to global equities fell to their lowest level since December 2016 in March despite reduced cash balances suggesting an increased risk appetite, the latest Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofAML) Global Fund Manager survey shows.

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