UK Retail Investors Embrace AI for Portfolios, Surge in Trust and Use
A new report reveals a surge in UK retail investors' trust in AI tools for managing their investment portfolios. The study, though lacking specific details about the investment platform involved, highlights a significant shift in investor behaviour.
The report shows that one in five UK investors plans to learn more about AI in the coming year, outpacing interest in other investment topics such as crypto assets and ETFs. This trend is particularly pronounced among millennials (80%) and Gen Z (79%), who are most likely to adopt AI for their investments. Notably, even the number of Boomers using AI has more than doubled, from 32% to 58%.
Investors are drawn to AI's potential for making informed decisions, with over 50% expecting AI stock prices to rise in 2025. They are eager to deepen their understanding of AI to grasp algorithms, ensure data accuracy, and integrate AI tools into their strategies. Cost is also a factor, with over 20% attracted by AI's cheaper alternative to traditional fund managers.
The use of AI tools by UK retail investors has surged by 45% over the last year. Now, 18% of investors use AI to pick or alter their investments, up from 13% in 2024.
The rising trust in AI among UK retail investors signals a significant shift in the investment landscape. As more investors, particularly younger generations and even Boomers, embrace AI, the demand for AI-related stocks is expected to grow, with over 50% predicting a price increase in 2025.
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