Mixed uptick in optimism
Increase is tempered by concerns about the economic impact from COVID-19
Brazil and Argentina optimism ticks up, but Mexican investors think otherwise
Brazil and Argentina optimism ticks up, but Mexican investors think otherwise
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Fear of missing out?
Fear of missing out?
“I am concerned I missed the main buying opportunity and stocks will continue to rise.”
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Many are considering different strategies …
Many are considering different strategies …
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… but are asking for help
… but are asking for help
“I want more guidance from my advisor in times like these.”
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Split view on when to reopen …
Split view on when to reopen …
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and how to rebuild
and how to rebuild
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Let's make sure your future is looking up.
Let's make sure your future is looking up.
About the survey
UBS surveyed 2,867 investors and 1,151 business owners with at least $1M in investable assets (for investors) or at least $1M in annual revenue and at least one employee other than themselves (for business owners), from June 23 – July 14, 2020. The global sample was split across 14 markets: Argentina, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, Switzerland, the UAE, the UK and the US. For the 1Q20 results, UBS surveyed 4,108 investors and business owners with at least $1M in investable assets (for investors) or at least $1M in annual revenue and at least one employee other than themselves (for business owners), from April 1 – 20, 2020. The global sample was split across the same 14 markets. For the 4Q19 results, UBS surveyed 4,838 investors and business owners with at least $1M in investable assets (for investors) or at least $250k in annual revenue and at least one employee other than themselves (for business owners), from December 19, 2019 – January 12, 2020. The global sample was split across the same 14 markets, plus: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand.