The wealthy rarely leave their capital idle, and the 2024 J.P. Morgan survey of 190 family offices highlights how carefully top-tier investors balance growth and stability. The headline numbers are telling: equities make up roughly 33% of their portfolios, private equity and venture capital 23%, real estate 17%, fixed income 11%, hedge funds 7%, cash 6%, and other alternatives 3%. The deliberate diversification offers lessons for anyone seeking a more resilient and forward-looking portfolio. Strategic agility propels portfolios towards enduring growth Equities: Growth With Discipline Equities remain the backbone of ultra-rich portfolios, though not in a haphazard way. Around one-third of assets are allocated to public markets, but the focus is thematic rather than index-driven: AI, healthc
How Do the Wealthy Allocate Their Assets?
In 2024, J.P. Morgan surveyed 190 family offices worldwide, revealing the investment preferences of top-tier wealthy individuals. The results show that their portfolios are diversified, balancing stability and growth. 1. Which asset class takes up the largest portion of your portfolio? Is it similar to the wealthy’s allocation? 2. If you were to optimize your portfolio, would you follow the wealthy’s allocation ratios? Why or why not? 3. Are you willing to try private equity or venture capital? How comfortable are you with the risk?
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