According to new research, most UK retail investors feel that the rate of inflation is now deeply embedded in the British economy and represents the most risk to their current investment portfolios.
Companies and individuals investing in assets often seek out experts in portfolio management in Shropshire, Derbyshire and other counties. Wealth management teams are made up of independent financial advisors (IFAs) and are called upon by those who consult them to deliver an expert and impartial opinion of investment opportunities.
The independent research surveyed a total of 914 investors based in Britain all of whom had assets worth an excess of £10,000, with their residential property and savings excluded.
The study detected that over 50% feel that persistent inflation is entrenched in the economy now and, as a result, it will be difficult to change.
When asked about the factors that presented the most risk to their present investment portfolio, the most common reason was inflation (50%), with market volatility and shocks (45%), slow economy expansion (44%) and the potential for a banking crisis (39%) following.
Over 43% of retail investors are of the opinion that the Bank of England (BoE) must stop increasing interest rates to prevent a banking crisis, while over 35% believe that interest rates have now risen too high and, resultingly, are negatively affecting their investments.
Finally, less than 31% felt confident the UK Government can act on its pledge to cut inflation by 50% this year.
