Half of UK investors aged 55+ have 'no plans' to adapt portfolios amid soaring inflation

Janus Henderson research

A survey by Janus Henderson Investment Trusts found UK investors approaching retirement are divided on how their investments will be impacted by a sustained period of inflation, but nearly half of those aged over 55 have no plans to change their portfolios.

Nevertheless, 38% of investors aged 55+ surveyed believe a sustained period of inflation - which has reached levels not seen since the nineties - will have a negative impact on portfolios, while younger investors were found to be more concerned about their economic situation in retirement. The primary goal among all UK investors surveyed was the ability to live comfortably in retirement, the report noted. New and seasoned investors were split on what the impact of soaring inflation meant for their investments. Overall, UK investors closer to retirement were found to be less concerened...