eToro Retail Investor Beat Insights: Gold, Confidence, and Concerns
July 8, 2025
In this episode of Market Bites, Sam and Brett discuss the latest retail investor survey results, focusing on the performance of gold, investor sentiment towards the US and global markets, and the top concerns among retail investors, including recession and inflation. They explore how retail investors are adjusting their portfolios in response to market conditions and the implications of these trends for the investment landscape.
In this episode of Market Bites, Sam and Brett discuss the latest retail investor survey results, focusing on the performance of gold, investor sentiment towards the US and global markets, and the top concerns among retail investors, including recession and inflation. They explore how retail investors are adjusting their portfolios in response to market conditions and the implications of these trends for the investment landscape.
Takeaways
Retail investors are optimistic about gold's future performance.
Gold has outperformed the S&P in three of the last five years.
48% of respondents plan to adjust their portfolios due to a weak dollar.
57% expect gold prices to rise in the next 6-12 months.
Investor confidence in the US has decreased compared to global markets.
Concerns about recession are rising among retail investors.
Younger investors are more worried about inflation than older generations.
Retail investors have successfully navigated market dips this year.
The dollar is currently at its lowest against other currencies.
Market conditions can change rapidly, impacting investor sentiment.
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Takeaways
Retail investors are optimistic about gold's future performance.
Gold has outperformed the S&P in three of the last five years.
48% of respondents plan to adjust their portfolios due to a weak dollar.
57% expect gold prices to rise in the next 6-12 months.
Investor confidence in the US has decreased compared to global markets.
Concerns about recession are rising among retail investors.
Younger investors are more worried about inflation than older generations.
Retail investors have successfully navigated market dips this year.
The dollar is currently at its lowest against other currencies.
Market conditions can change rapidly, impacting investor sentiment.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/etoro/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etoro_official
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@etoro_official
This communication is for information and education purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice, a personal recommendation, or an offer of, or solicitation to buy or sell, any financial instruments. This material has been prepared without taking into account any particular recipient’s investment objectives or financial situation, and has not been prepared in accordance with the legal and regulatory requirements to promote independent research. Any references to past or future performance of a financial instrument, index or a packaged investment product are not, and should not be taken as, a reliable indicator of future results. eToro makes no representation and assumes no liability as to the accuracy or completeness of the content of this publication.
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