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Investors pile record $255bn into stocks as bull market seen raging into 2021

Unprecedented central bank stimulus amid the pandemic, the 'Blue Wave' election of Democrats and low yields are among reasons for why stocks still remain attractive

The election of Joe Biden and a Democrat controlled Senate has helped buoy stock markets
The election of Joe Biden and a Democrat controlled Senate has helped buoy stock markets Photo: Getty Images

Investor enthusiasm for stocks shows no sign of waning.

Flows into equity funds hit a record in the last three months — reaching $255bn over the 12-week period, according to a Bank of America report citing EPFR Global data. Total flows into stock funds reached $21.6bn in the week through January 20, the analysts said.

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