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Sector Analysis
HNW Asset Allocation Trends
The most striking trend is the surge in alternatives, which constitute an increasingly large share of the typical portfolio as investors seek diversification from traditional investments. We are also seeing rising demand for exchange-traded funds, which thanks to the diversification they provide and their low costs are rapidly growing in popularity. Drawn in by capital appreciation opportunities, investors are forecast to channel more wealth into equities. This trend will be particularly pronounced in Europe, where investors are hoping that loose...
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Sector Analysis
Wealth in Brazil: HNW Investors; Understanding HNW investors and wealth management strategies.
The majority of wealth in Brazil originates from the construction and finance industries, and can be attributed to a range of sources. These investors are confident enough to deal with their financial affairs, but to gain access to sophisticated products and achieve better returns they opt for management services. Investment portfolios are built around cash and bonds, but it is expected that alternative holdings will continue to gain importance.
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Analyst Opinions
Wealth in Turkey: HNW Investors; Understanding HNW investors and wealth management strategies.
Nearly half of Turkish investors attribute their wealth to the manufacturing and property industries, reflective of market demand and the country’s main exports. When opting to have wealth managed by a professional, Turkish HNW clients expect better returns and the convenience of not dealing with administrative details. However, Turkish HNW clients are confident in self-directing their portfolios and prefer to manage simple investments themselves, as well as having exclusive control over at least a proportion of their portfolios.
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Analyst Opinions
Direct vs Fund Investments: HNW Preferences
Globally, 44% of HNW wealth is held via funds as opposed to directly. However, there are significant regional differences when it comes to investment preferences. For example, HNW investors in the US, and to a lesser extent in Western Europe, are significantly more likely to invest in funds than their peers in Central and Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Furthermore, while equity funds prevail across the globe, they are particularly prominent in the West. There are also...
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Sector Analysis
India Midstream Oil and Gas Industry Outlook to 2020: Market Forecasts for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Oil Storage, Pipelines and Gas Processing
India Midstream Oil and Gas Industry Outlook to 2020: Market Forecasts for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Oil Storage, Pipelines and Gas Processing is a comprehensive report on midstream oil and gas industry in India. The report provides oil production, consumption, exports and imports from 2000 to 2020. The report also provides natural gas production, consumption and imports from 2000 to 2020. It also provides historic oil and gas reserves for the period 2000 to 2014. Further, the report provides details...
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Sector Analysis
HNW Asset Allocation Trends 2019
Chasing capital appreciation opportunities, HNW investors have been eager to increase their equity holdings over the past few years. While we do not expect a fall in demand for risk assets, HNW investors are looking for new means to diversify their portfolios. Overall we expect a notable increase in alternatives at the expense of fixed-income products over the coming year. However, there will be significant regional differences. Over the next 12 months we expect to see a reallocation of HNW...