Advisors Raise Confidence In Market And Economy

A monthly RIA Edge Advisor Sentiment Index poll of over 100 registered investment advisors (data collected Nov. 5–30, 2025) found market sentiment rose 14% to 129 in December while economic sentiment rose 12% to 113. Eighty percent view the market as positive, yet many warn of stretched valuations and narrow leadership, and 60% expect prices to remain flat or decline over the next six months.