HNW Asset Allocation Trends, Investment Drivers and Preferences, 2024 Update

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HNW Asset Allocation Market Report Overview

Geopolitical risks from wars and sluggish economies are the challenges that private wealth managers will face while determining investment strategies for their HNW clients in 2024. There is a noticeable shift in allocations anticipated for 2024, with equity and cash generally winning greater shares of the portfolio.

The HNW asset allocation market research report provides an overview of the key factors associated with investment allocation in 2024. It provides an analysis of investment drivers concerning asset class.

Additionally, the report entails key takeouts for private wealth managers and asset managers’ partners in 2024.

Key Household Financial Assets ·        Deposits

·        Bonds

·        Equities

·        Mutual Funds

·        Others

Key Regions ·        MEA

·        Asia-Pacific

·        The Americas

·        Nordics

·        Europe

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HNW Asset Allocation Market Segmentation by Household Financial Assets

The key household financial assets in the HNW asset allocation market are deposits, bonds, equities, mutual funds, and others. The bulk of household financial assets lie in deposits, concluding that more opportunities for wealth managers are yet to come.

HNW Asset Allocation Market Analysis by Household Financial Assets, 2023 (%)

HNW Asset Allocation Market Analysis by Household Financial Assets, 2023 (%)

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HNW Asset Allocation Market by Regional Investment Preferences

The major regions analyzed in the HNW asset allocation market, concerning regional investment preferences, are MEA, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Nordics, and Europe. Investors in the Americas are primed for a financial market rebound, with Nordic investors similarly positioned. Additionally, America’s investors are the most reliant on asset managers to help them invest. However, the other regions will expect wealth managers to suggest specific stocks and company debt to directly invest.

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HNW Asset Allocation Market - Investment Drivers by Asset Class

  • The high-cash component is middling for some markets, notably Europe, as investors wait for opportunities.
  • HNW investors are most reliant on asset managers in their equity allocations.
  • The safety of government debt has attracted HNWs in Asia-Pacific, while diversification is the primary driver in North America.
  • Property exposure has steadily been shifting towards funds/REITs over the long term, banking on their ability to achieve bargains.

Scope

• 94% of wealth managers see a significant risk of a financial market downturn over the next 12 months, making it one of the top threats to their business.

• Cash and near-cash products are expected to be the top draw for HNW investors in 2024 as caution prevails across all major markets.

• Bonds, commodities, and – for the first time in years – alternatives are all expected to lose portfolio share in 2024 as HNW investors remain committed to cash and begin rebuilding their equity holdings.

Key Highlights

  • 55% of wealth managers expect HNW demand for cash and near-cash to increase over the next 12 months as investors shun risk.
  • Demand in the equity space is shifting back towards capital appreciation after a punishing year for stocks and shares.
  • HNW investors will remain net buyers of commodities in 2023, with expectations of further capital appreciation.

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Table of Contents

1. Overview

– Key themes for investing in 2024 center around inflation, interest rates, geopolitical risk, and war

2. Broad HNW Asset Allocation

– The shape of both retail and HNW investment portfolios and what this means for 2024 allocations

3. Investment Drivers by Asset Class

– Detailed review of the reliance on asset managers in the investment portfolio and the drivers motivating HNW investors in each asset category

4. Key takeouts

– Key takeouts for private wealth managers’ and asset managers’ partners in 2024

5. Appendix

– Secondary sources and further reading

Table

List of Tables

Table 1: Investors are chasing returns in the high-yield fixed-income market

Table 2: HNW investment drivers by country and region: Equities, 2021

Table 3: HNW investment drivers by country and region: Cash and near-cash investments, 2021

Table 4: HNW investment drivers by country and region: Bonds, 2021

Table 5: HNW investment drivers by country and region: Property, 2021

Table 6: HNW investment drivers by country and region: Commodities, 2021

Table 7: HNW investment drivers by country and region: Alternatives, 2021

Figures

List of Figures

Figure 1: HNW equity allocations trended up again, reflecting a rebound in the market

Figure 2: Offering foreign currency products is becoming more important

Figure 3: Demand for ETFs is rising rapidly

Figure 4: Direct property holdings have been on the decline

Figure 5: Masterworks democratizes art investments through securitization

Figure 6: Allocations to art and collectables have almost tripled since 2017

Figure 7: ESG has become mainstream

Figure 8: Junk bond allocations have risen steeply in recent years as HNW investors have sought yield

Figure 9: Retail investment holdings growth is forecast to slow notably

Figure 10: Providing investors with access to alternatives is mandatory in 2022

Figure 11: Canadian investors have loaded up on alternatives but most HNWs will seek more exposure in 2022

Figure 12: A lack of returns in other parts of financial markets is driving demand for alternatives

Figure 13: Birchal provides retail investors with private market investment opportunities

Figure 14: HNW demand for hedge funds started to pick up in 2021

Figure 15: A perception of exclusivity is a critical investment driver in North America

Figure 16: HNW demand for cash and near-cash products is forecast to rise in all survey countries

Figure 17: Global inflation is forecast to reach 5.8% in 2022

Figure 18: Inflation is a major concern for equity investors

Figure 19: Commodity price growth is driving investments in the HNW space

Figure 20: Emirati and Canadian HNW individuals are among the keenest commodity investors

Figure 21: Tighter monetary conditions are dampening HNW demand for property

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