Advisers predict returns uptick in face of increased market volatility until 2030

The positive prediction comes despite 62% of the 200 IFAs and paraplanners surveyed in August 2025 also foreseeing an increase in geopolitical disruption.  Volatility expected to increase The survey revealed 54% of advisers thought market volatility would increase in the next five years. The provider said that while this was high, the number was down from 74% in 2024. It added that despite believing that equities will rise over the next decade, advisers "are more bearish when asked how returns will hold up versus historic averages". It said 29% expected them to trend lower, and 15% ...