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

Schroders survey finds mental health impacted by performance

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....