Advisor Stock Sentiment Hits 131 in May as Economic Outlook Climbs to 120
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Updated · Wealth Management · Jun 22
Advisor Stock Sentiment Hits 131 in May as Economic Outlook Climbs to 120
3 articles · Updated · Wealth Management · Jun 22
Summary
Stock-market sentiment among financial advisors rose 8% in May to 131, the highest reading since the Advisor Sentiment Index began in January 2024.
Economic sentiment climbed 7% to 120—the strongest since December 2024—as advisors cited easing Middle East tensions, lower oil prices, large IPOs, strong earnings and AI-driven investment.
83% of respondents called current stock-market conditions positive, while 54% expected improvement in six months and 66% in 12 months.
Economic expectations were similarly upbeat: 55% saw improvement in six months and 66% over the next year, the first time two-thirds of advisors have held a positive 12-month economic view.