UK investors feel buoyant after the new government shift

UK investors feel buoyant after the new government shift

UK Investors Are Feeling the Power Surge

65 % of every UK investor thinks a change in power will boost their portfolios, and that number jumps to a whopping 85 % among the 18‑44 crowd.

Investor Index 2024 – The Good News Edition

  • 5 th year of the study, a joint effort by AML Group and The Nursery.
  • 1,100 adults (18+) with at least £10,000 invested answered a wizard‑like survey.
  • Confidence score is up to 105 – the highest since the pre‑pandemic baseline of 100.

Why the mood is that bubbly

  • AI advice: 1 in 6 investors aged 45‑54 have tried ChatGPT, and 75 % of everyone believes it’ll be a reliable guide in the future.
  • British ISA: Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget gem has 66 % of investors ready to sign up, and 79 % of the youngest set to dive in.
  • 40 % of investors pumped more money into their portfolios over the last year.
  • All eyes on long‑term: 66 % want to ride out the waves for the long haul, up 10 % from 2023.
  • Short‑term is a niche: only 15 % are hunting quick wins.
Industry Insight

Sarah Nunneley, Senior Strategist at AML Group, summed it up: “Investors have kept the hard‑earned independence from the last few years. This confidence comes with external market lifts, turning a simple confidence spike into a true revival. New, robust investors are carved out.”

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