Janus Henderson Investors today released the findings of its Investor Survey: Insights for a Brighter Future, which seeks to better understand how individual investors are navigating the ever-changing market environment. The results reveal the current political landscape is a significant source of anxiety, as 49 percent of investors surveyed are very concerned about the impact the 2024 U.S. presidential election will have on their finances; surpassing more immediate developments, including persistent inflation (35 percent), risk of recession (29 percent), rising interest rates (27 percent), and poor stock market performance (20 percent).
The survey was conducted among 1,000 mass affluent and high-net-worth investors with $250,000 or more in investable assets to understand their mindset amid a challenging political climate, volatile market, and unsettled economic environment.
During a potentially tumultuous election year against uncertain interest ra
