With traditional risk assets such as equities having a tumultuous time this year, investors are looking at more exotic investment choices to park their money, new analysis indicates.

According to online investment platform eToro, property is the alternative investment that Brits are most looking into during the Covid-19 crisis, with 9,900 online searches during June (the firm utilised Google AdWords to discover which investments are most in favour).

Gold is another strong non-traditional investment that Brits are contemplating, with 4,400 online enquiries last month and a 128 percent increase in year-on-year interest.