##  [# ETF.com Reader Survey: Where Investors Stand Right Now](/sections/news/etfcom-reader-survey-where-investors-stand-right-now) 

 

# ETF.com Reader Survey: Where Investors Stand Right Now

 

 

We asked ETF.com readers — both individual investors and advisors — how they're feeling about markets heading into the second half of 2026. Here's what they told us about their outlook, where they're putting money, and what's keeping them up at night.



 

 

 

 

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 Jun 17, 2026

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Investors are navigating a market full of mixed signals. Equities have shown resilience, but questions around inflation, interest rates, and the broader economic outlook continue to shape how people think about risk and where they put their money. ETFs remain one of the most popular ways to get exposure across asset classes — whether the goal is growth, income, or simply staying diversified.  
To get a read on the current mood, we asked ETF.com readers — both individual investors and financial advisors — how they're feeling about the markets and how they're positioning their portfolios. Here's what we found.



 

 





 

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