Over the previous year, private investors have shown the strongest sentiment towards UK asset classes, shares and property in particular, according to the Lloyds Bank Private Banking Investor Sentiment Index.
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According to the monthly survey, the positive sentiment towards UK property rose dramatically by 50 points to 59% in March 2014, compared to merely 9% in March 2013. In addition, attitude towards UK shares also rose by approximately 25 points of the same period, from 16% to over 41%.
This is startling compared to other markets which saw very little change. US shares saw a seven point improvement while Japan shares saw a one point decrease. Emerging markets performed even worse with their shares suffering a three point decrease from this time last year.
Ashish Misra, head of investment policy, said: "The rise in shares versus the drop in gold over the past year is very interesting. It signals that investors are actively seeking better performing, but riskier, assets. This shows a level of confidence in their choices."
The Lloyds Bank Private Banking Sentiment Index took the outlook of 4,368 respondents, 1,209 of which were investors.
