Canadians' optimism about their investments continues to climb - and confidence increased if they met with their advisor
The Scotia Global Asset Management Investor Sentiment Index, which measures investors' optimism based on the survey, continues to trend higher since the Index was last published .
- The Scotia Global Asset Management Investor Sentiment Index, which measures investors' optimism based on the survey, continues to trend higher since the Index was last published .
- The Index rose to 126 in May 2021 from 117 in November 2020 and 100 in May 2020.
- Significantly more Canadians who met with an advisor in the past six months said their advisor makes them feel confident about their financial situation, compared with those who did not meet with their advisor (87% vs 74%).
- "These results continue to reinforce that regular meetings with financial advisors significantly improve investors' confidence levels.