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Generational Change driving Investor Sentiment

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Generational Change driving Investor Sentiment

by Bank of Valletta

23rd February 2021

BOV Asset Management’s latest Investor Sentiment Index published

The latest BOV Asset Management Investor Sentiment Index shows that investors have responded differently to the latest developments brought about by COVID-19, the US Presidency and the Brexit movement. The current index reading now stands at 89.60, whilst the future sentiment index has reached 85.83, both indices showing significant declines since the last reading.

During a virtual breakfast meeting, Joseph Camilleri, Executive Head at BOV Asset Management said, “Now in its 5^th wave, the Investor Sentiment Index serves as an informative tool for investors to make more informed decisions.” He continued to explain that such research projects enable entities to understand more of the local investor, address market gaps and seek innovative ways to gauge investor sentiment.

Conducted by MISCO International, the annual index is carried out through telephone interviews among local investors. The latest reading was the outcome of a sample of 602 respondents, of which 52% were male and 48% were female. It was also noted that 38% of these investors are within the 18-34 age group, indicating an increase in young investors.

A closer look at the Maltese investor’s profile as projected through these surveys shows that the Maltese investor continues to have a consistent preference for local investment while taking a more balanced approach to their risk profile. At the same time, a substantial amount of 31% stated that they have a mixed investment strategy of both local and foreign investments.

“Since the last reading, most investors retained a risk-averse approach, but they are still seeking to attain both income and growth from their commitments,” stated Mark Vella, Head at BOV Asset Management. “Despite high levels of uncertainty and a lack of stability put on us by the pandemic, the importance of growth and ambition is still an integral part of the current investment profile.”

The latest results show that investments in government stocks suffered a rapid decline of 11% since the last reading, whereas more investors moved towards funds, investment grade bonds and high yield bonds. Moreover, there was an increase of 16% in personal pension plans and a decrease of 6% in local corporate bonds since Wave 4. 43% of these investors have been investing for more than 10 years.

When asked about their preferred investment channel, the vast majority (64%) of Maltese investors continue to choose banks, but still showing a downfall when compared to the 75% from the last reading. Various types of financial intermediaries were mentioned by 28%, whereas 16% of investors invest online or on their own, an increase by 8% since Wave 4. A majority of close to 40% consider property and government stocks as the best investment options.

Mr Vella remarked that although the future index is expected to decrease due to the challenges posed by COVID-19, some positive aspects can be taken from the latest Investor Sentiment Index. “The Maltese Investor is evolving and becoming more prudent, as 34% of these respondents hold a monthly investment programme” said Vella. “It will be interesting to see how the local investor develops in a post-pandemic scenario, where the new normal and the impact of generational change could derive drastically different investment portfolios.”

BOV Asset Management Limited is licensed to provide Investment Services in Malta by the MFSA. Issued by BOV Asset Management Limited, 58, Zachary Street, Valletta, VLT 1130, Malta. Source: BOV Asset Management Limited. The Company obtained the information contained in this document from sources it believes to be reliable but have not independently verified the information contained herein and therefore its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The Company make no guarantees, representations or warranties and accepts no responsibility or liability as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this document. It has no obligation to update, modify or amend this article or to otherwise notify a reader thereof in the event that any matter stated therein, or any opinion, projection, forecast or estimate set for the herein changes or subsequently becomes inaccurate.

Credit & Financial Institutions

Generational Change driving Investor Sentiment

BOV Asset Management’s latest Investor Sentiment Index published

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