So the bulls have this on their side for 2012...
From Investment News:
Read Full Article »Indeed, far fewer financial advisers intend to increase their clients' equity allocation over the next 12 months than were planning to do so a year ago, and many of the buyers will be looking for bargains.
In fact, only 43.6% of those who responded to InvestmentNews' 2012 Investment Outlook survey said they will increase their clients' allocation to U.S. stocks. Almost an equal number — 42.7% — said they will keep the allocation the same as it was in 2011.
That lack of bullishness also is apparent when it comes to international stocks, with just 18.7% responding that they will increase clients' exposure in that asset group.