Global investors expecting 'unrealistic' returns - Schroders study

Political risk and volatile markets still affect choices

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Investors' capital appreciation and income expectations are continuing to rise despite the turbulent market backdrop, according to Schroders' latest annual Global Investor Study.

The research suggested investors now expect an average annualised return of 10.7% from their portfolios over the next five years, while one in six expect a 20% annualised return over the same timeframe. The study, which comprises 25,000 people from more than 32 countries - all of whom will invest at least €10,000 or equivalent over the next 12 months, also found investors expect an average income of 10.3% over the next 12 months. And yet, almost three-quarters of UK investors said that political uncertainty and volatile markets have impacted their investment decision-making, Schroders...

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