There is a total lack of support for ultra-conservative cash-only investments, according to the latest F&C Question of the Month.
The survey, which canvasses the views of visitors to F&C Investments' website, found that 52 per cent of respondents said they would invest "mainly or all in equities, perhaps in 'higher risk' areas like emerging markets ".
A further 21 per cent, meanwhile, favoured a multi-asset approach, using asset classes alongside equities, bonds and cash.
Mike Woodward, head of investment trusts at F&C Investments, commented: "It is encouraging to see the respondents to this survey keeping faith with the idea of long-term investing in risk assets.
"The past decade has been a tough one in the equity markets, but with interest rates at an all-time low and the prospect of inflation picking up, investors are wary of the potential for value destruction in cash."
Earlier this week, Dan Morris, market strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, urged investors to consider high yield bonds and high dividend equities.
Survey: Majority of investors favour aggressive strategy
Survey: Majority of investors favour aggressive strategy
Thu, 09 Sep 2010
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