02/11/2026
Brits are more risk-averse when considering investing than other nations.
According to Manchester Metropolitan University, excluding workplace pensions, only 23% of people in the UK invest in the stock market, compared with nearly two-thirds in the US.
To discover some of the reasons why cash might feel safer and the potential impact of overlooking investing, read our latest blog, linked below.
https://christopher-little.co.uk/the-psychology-behind-favouring-cash-instead-of-investing/
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Psychology could be one reason why some people are reluctant to invest, even when it fits into their wider financial plan. Managing risk is an important part of life. You check the road before you cross the street, and you might be encouraged to take out home insurance just in case something happ