Investors speak

What’s on investors’ minds, and what it means for you

Investors move the stock market. They also help steer future investment trends, and even policy decisions. We want to know what investors like you are thinking because it helps our thinking. And it helps your UBS Financial Advisor guide your portfolio choices, so your goals stay on track, no matter what happens in the market.

A shot in the arm for investor confidence

Optimism surges as COVID-19 concerns subside

71%

of investors feel good about the market

39%

plan to add stocks

9 point

drop in concerns about COVID-19

Investors move cash into the market

19%

average cash holdings

2 point

drop since September 2020

47%

worry their cash will take a hit if inflation rises

Business is booming

84%

of business owners are confident

47%

plan to hire in next 12 months

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