German robo-advisers are more conservative than their US counterparts, according to a survey by Solactive. US robo-platforms are more likely to take on equity risk on behalf of their clients, the survey revealed. The study also found that while Germany has been investing in robotics for some time, it is still lagging behind its American counterparts. By contrast, German robo-advisers hold 40% of their equities in European securities.
German robo-advisers are more conservative than their US counterparts, according to a survey by Solactive. US robo-platforms are more likely to take on equity risk on behalf of their clients, the survey revealed. US advisory platforms also have more of a home bias: 52% of equity holdings were in domestic stocks. By contrast, German robo-advisers hold 40% of their equities in European securities.