P2P investors cautious but over half consider new investment opportunities
Peer-to-peer (P2P) investors are showing a cautious outlook to the market, with many cutting back their spending and anticipating only modest investment growth.
In a survey by Robocash, 42 per cent of respondents said they anticipate modest growth in their investment income this summer.
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Meanwhile, almost three quarters (71 per cent) said they do not plan to allocate a specific budget to their summer holidays this year, indicating a trend towards more restrained spending.
Despite this, a number of investors are looking for new ways to invest their money, with many remaining optimistic about P2P investments.
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Of those surveyed, 59 per cent said they are considering new investment opportunities this summer, while almost half (49 per cent) said they plan to maintain their investments in P2P lending platforms at current levels.
“As the summer unfolds, these insights highlight a market characterized by cautious optimism, strategic allocation, and a readiness to explore new investment horizons,” analysts at Robocash said.
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