Storyline: More than a quarter of Dutch investors have reduced their holdings in U.S. shares over the past six months, driven by concerns over unpredictable U.S. policies, according to a survey released Thursday by Rabobank, a leading Dutch cooperative bank specializing in financial research. The study found that 26 percent of respondents had scaled back their U.S. stock investments, either individually or jointly with a partner. Moreover, nearly 60 percent expressed reluctance to invest further in U.S. equities, highlighting widespread hesitation. Rabobank reported that many investors characterized the U.S. market climate as "uncertain," "unpredictable," and "unreliable." The research further highlighted that U.S. policies were a significant driver of this shift in sentiment. Additionally, U.S. policies were frequently mentioned as " reasons why investors have become more negative about investing in the U.S.," according to the study. Investors see the role of the U.S. on the world stage as the biggest threat to the value of their investments over the next 12 months, the survey showed. The findings are based on a nationwide survey conducted between April 14 and May 6, 2025. It involved 1,868 Dutch citizens aged 18 to 80, of whom 632 reported holding individual or joint stock investments. Shotlist: FILE: Amsterdam, Netherlands - March 16, 2017: 1. Dutch national flag FILE: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Nov 5, 2020: 2. Amsterdam Canal; buildings 3. Street view; pedestrians FILE: Amsterdam, Netherlands - March 16, 2017: 4. Trams passing by FILE: Amsterdam, Netherlands - March 13-14, 2017: 5. Boat cruising on river FILE: Washington D.C., USA - Oct 2024 : 6. White House FILE: Washington D.C., USA - Date Unknown: 7. Capitol building, U.S. national flag FILE: New York City, USA - Oct 2024: 8. Various of New York Stock Exchange building, U.S. national flags FILE: Philadelphia, USA - Oct 2024: 9. U.S. national flag FILE: New York City, USA - Oct 2024: 10. Various of buildings, pedestrians, traffic FILE: Washington D.C., USA - Oct 2024: 11. Various of U.S. national flags. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]