Chapter 1 : Survey results
ETF investors brace for recession
In recent months , ETF Stream in partnership with J . P . Morgan Asset Management surveyed 59 professional investors across Europe on their biggest challenges this year , the market outlook for 2023 and the role of active ETFs within portfolios . Here are the results .
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Neutral outlook 46 %
Overall , investors are relatively sanguine about the outlook for markets in 2023 . Given the challenges for markets this year , investors are cautious about positioning themselves too aggressively for the next 12 months .
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What is your sentiment for 2023 ?
45.76 %
30.51 %
0.00 % Very positive Positive Neutral
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22.03 %
Negative
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1.69 %
Very negative
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85 % developed
2023 will be the year of of respondents said 2023 will be the year of volatility . Next year will be remembered for its volatility , according to respondents , who are concerned rising interest rates will lead to greater uncertainty across and emerging markets .
Stability
Volatility
Yes No
Not sure
61 % the
of respondents highlighted recession risk as the biggest risk facing investors next year . In an attempt to control inflation , central banks across developed markets have been forced to raise interest rates , increasing the likelihood of a recession over next 12 months .
What will be your biggest investment challenges in 2023
Recession risk ( 61 %) Black swan event ( 22 %) Rising inflation ( 15 %) Emerging markets ( 2 %)
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