Risk assets and emerging markets are more attractive to investors now compared with six months ago, according to a survey by Schroders.
Of the 90 intermediary clients from across Europe and the Middle East who were interviewed, 55% were overweight and 15% underweight in risk assets (equities, commodities and corporate bonds) say Schroders. The same survey six months ago reported 17% were overweight and 46% were underweight, highlighting a shift in investor sentiment. Head of Schroders' global intermediary force Richard Mountford says: "Risk appetite has returned to markets over the summer and exposure to higher risk assets has increased. "This has been reflected recently by the equity rally and narrowing bond sprea...
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