PHOENIX, ARIZONA — (Marketwired) — 10/03/13 — A study released today by BMO Private Bank has revealed that affluent Arizonans are optimistic about what the future holds for the U.S. economy. The study is the second in a series by BMO Private Bank examining trends among high-net worth individuals (those with investible assets of $1 million or more) in Arizona and across the country.
According to the study, 65 percent of Arizona-s affluent expect the U.S. economy to improve over the next year. Additionally, almost half (48 percent) say they are financially better off now than they were before the 2008 recession.
Other key highlights of the study include:
“Confidence in the economy has given Arizona-s wealthy greater peace of mind,” said Mike Sullivan, CFA, Regional Director – Investments, Western US, BMO Private Bank. “They are relaxing more, spending more, and making more thoughtful decisions about their investment strategies – all of which will continue to help stimulate economic growth within the state.”
Key National Findings:
On a national level, the study found:
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The online survey was conducted by Pollara between March 28th and April 11th, 2013 with a sample of 482 American adults who have $1M+ in investable assets (including a sub-sample of 40 Arizona residents). The margin of error for a probability sample of this size is +/- 4.5%, 19 times out of 20.
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