Post-election optimism: Retail investors predict stronger stock market in 2025 as they enjoy immediate gains & set sights on crypto
Overwhelming majority believe Trump will be good for the stock market amid bitcoin and S&P 500 surge
- Overwhelming majority of retail investors (72%) believe Trump’s win is good for the stock market as it will boost investor confidence, and believe the stock market will be higher 12 months from now (71%)
- Majority (72%) have already seen immediate gains since Trump’s win – over a third (37%) have seen returns of 6% or more so far
- Total amounts to invest are up, 54% have over $10,000 to invest in the year ahead compared to 45% last quarter
- Crypto optimism peaks amid bitcoin record highs – 67% think bitcoin will be higher 12 months from now, up from 59% last quarter
- Over a quarter of retail investors (26%) plan to invest in crypto market in the next year despite absence so far in 2024, up from 21% last quarter
14.11.24 – LONDON: Retail investors are feeling optimistic post-election, with a strong majority expecting the stock market to surge in the coming year and looking toward the crypto market, according to Finimize’s latest Modern Investor Pulse survey, out today.
Financial information platform Finimize surveyed 2,000 retail investors and found that 72% believe Trump’s election win will be beneficial for the stock market, citing renewed confidence in the market outlook. Additionally, a significant portion (71%) of investors anticipate that the stock market will continue its upward trajectory over the next 12 months. Since the election, 72% of respondents have already recorded portfolio gains, with over a third (37%) seeing returns of 6% or more.
Post-election optimism and investment readiness
Following the election results, retail investors appear well-positioned to increase their market presence. The survey found a rise in the amount retail investors are prepared to commit, with 54% now holding over $10,000 to invest over the next year, up from 45% last quarter. Stocks remain the leading asset class of choice, yet cryptocurrency has unsurprisingly surged in interest as bitcoin reaches record levels.
Crypto market poised for growth
Investor confidence in cryptocurrency is at an all-time high, with 67% of retail investors believing bitcoin will be valued higher in 12 months, marking an 8% increase from last quarter. Over a quarter (26%) now plan to allocate part of their portfolio to crypto assets within the next year, a notable rise from 21% in the previous quarter.
Carl Hazeley, Chief Analyst at Finimize said: “Retail investors are embracing a sense of market optimism in the wake of the election. We’re seeing strong confidence in traditional equities, supported by an increased appetite for crypto, which reflects an exciting shift in investor priorities and risk appetites.”
“With the majority of retail investors anticipating further stock market gains and expressing heightened interest in crypto, our findings indicate a dynamic investment landscape heading into 2025. It’s clear that retail investors are adapting to the current political and economic climate while broadening their strategies in lock-step with professionals.”
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About the Modern Investor Pulse
The Modern Investor Pulse is a quarterly survey capturing insights from Finimize’s global community of retail investors. For access to the full survey data, please reach out to our press team.
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