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The Schwab survey found that 52% of investors felt bearish, up from 41% a year ago.
Politics in Washington was the main concern cited by respondents (28%). This was followed by uncertainty due to market volatility, 12%; fears of a next correction, 12%; and geopolitical or global macroeconomic problems, 11%.
According to the survey, investors aged 40 to 55 and retirees are the most bearish.
And nearly a third expect the next economic downturn to occur next year, as shown in the Schwab chart below.
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