The wealthy are changing the rules of the game... 60% of US family wealth portfolios in alternative investments amid liquidity concerns and market volatility
Wealthy individuals are shifting their investments from stocks and bonds to alternatives such as infrastructure and artificial intelligence.
Translated by Alqyas from Al-Anba — Original source
Wealthy individuals worldwide are reallocating their investments away from traditional stocks and bonds amid rising market volatility, geopolitical risks, and economic uncertainties. Data cited by CNBC reveals that approximately 60% of portfolios managed by U.S. family offices are now directed toward alternative investments.
This shift comes as stock markets become increasingly concentrated in mega-cap technology firms, the traditional defensive role of bonds sometimes diminishes, and inflationary pressures persist, prompting wealthy investors to seek returns less correlated with stock market fluctuations.
Billions of dollars are flowing into hedge funds, private credit, infrastructure projects, and real assets. Meanwhile, the artificial intelligence boom has enhanced the appeal of data centers, power grids, and telecommunications networks, as these sectors require substantial capital investment and benefit from growing demand for computing capacity.
Financial institutions’ data confirm the broadening of this trend. JPMorgan reported a 40% increase in alternative assets managed for its wealthy clients in Asia, while infrastructure fund inflows rose by approximately 30%, driven by investments in AI and the digital economy.
However, these options entail challenges related to liquidity and transparency. Funds may remain locked for years within private credit funds and infrastructure projects, unlike listed stocks that can be sold within seconds.
Furthermore, the difficulty in valuing unlisted assets increases the likelihood of hidden risks emerging during economic slowdowns or market downturns.
Thus, the wealthy are not necessarily moving toward safer investments; rather, they are redistributing risk across more complex and less liquid assets, raising questions about their ability to protect wealth during the first genuine economic stress test.
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