# The world’s super-rich are piling into alternative investments. Here’s why

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-worlds-super-rich-are-piling-into-alternative-investments-heres-why/
- Published: 2026-11-12T03:36:44+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T07:56:09+00:00
- Original publisher: CNBC (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/12/rich-wealth-alternative-assets-.html
- Topics: Business

## Key points

- Wealthy investors are increasing allocations to alternative assets.
- Inflation and volatility are driving demand for diversification.
- Infrastructure funds saw inflows rise 30% year on year.

## Summary

Wealthy investors are putting more money into alternative assets such as hedge funds, private equity, private credit and infrastructure, as they seek diversification amid market volatility and persistent inflation. The shift matters because alternatives now make up a larger share of some family office portfolios, though investors are still increasing allocations to public equities.

JPMorgan Asset Management reported a 40% rise in alternative assets held by its Asia-Pacific private wealth clients over the past year. BNY Wealth found alternatives accounted for 60% of single-family office portfolios, compared with 41% in traditional assets; Citi’s survey of 351 family offices identified inflation as their leading concern. Infrastructure funds also saw net inflows rise 30% year on year in the 12 months to the first quarter of 2026, with demand linked partly to AI-related needs such as data centres and electricity networks.

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