'Challenging' economic conditions and Covid uncertainty spur increased interest in riskier assets

Schroders survey finds mental health impacted by performance

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People are increasingly turning to riskier investments as pandemic uncertainty continues, with current global economic conditions playing a key role, according to Schroders' latest Global Investor Study.

Out of 23,000 people surveyed in 33 locations worldwide, over a third said they will allocate more towards high-risk investments. This increased to 44% for people aged between 18 and 37, the study found. Investors anticipate Omicron turbulence in equity sell-off Many people are investing in new, high-risk asset classes for the first time, Schroders highlighted. "The results indicate that, while many people feel compelled to take on greater risks to compensate for Covid uncertainty and concerns caused by rising inflation, this is even more so the case for younger investors," the...

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