Mon, Feb 2, 2026
A A A
Welcome Guest
Free Trial RSS pod
Get FREE trial access to our award winning publications
Alternative Market Briefing

Family Office Trends 2024 - Insights for Hedge Fund Managers

Friday, September 20, 2024

Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers:

The 2024 Global Family Office Survey from Citi provides a wealth of insights into the current state of family offices worldwide, offering valuable intelligence for hedge funds looking to refine their approach to this crucial investor segment.

This comprehensive analysis delves into the key findings of the survey, exploring their implications for hedge fund managers and providing actionable strategies for engaging with family offices in the current market environment.

1. Shifting Asset Allocation Strategies

1.1 The Great Cash Deployment

One of the most significant trends revealed by the 2024 survey is the widespread shift away from cash holdings among family offices. This movement represents a marked change from the capital preservation stance many adopted during the uncertain times of 2022-2023.

  • 49% of family offices increased their allocation to fixed income
  • 43% boosted their exposure to public equities
  • 42% raised their stakes in private equity
  • Only 31% increased cash allocation, while 37% actively decreased it

For hedge fund managers, this trend signals a greater appetite for risk and return among family offices. Funds offering strategie......................

To view our full article Click here

Previous Opalesque Exclusives                                  
Previous Other Voices                                               
Access Alternative Market Briefing

 



  • Top Forwarded
  • Top Tracked
  • Top Searched
  1. Other Voices: Nvidia extraordinary growth and the challenge of sustaining demanding valuations over time[more]

    Antonio Di Giacomo, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com, writes: Nvidia has established itself as one of the most extraordinary growth companies in the global technology sector. Over the past two fiscal years, its revenues have risen from levels close to $60 billion annually to well above $120 billi

  2. Secondaries take center stage: What the 2026 PE landscape means for GPs and investors[more]

    Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: The 2026 edition of Dechert's Global Private Equity Outlook - "Signs of a Gradual Thaw" - marks a notable shift in industry sentiment. After years of compr

  3. Opalesque Exclusive: Hedge funds outperform mutual funds in managing extreme risk contagion - key insights for investors[more]

    Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: Hedge funds and mutual funds are among the most prominent vehicles for investors seeking growth and diversification. However, a critical question persists: which fund ty

  4. Other Voices: Life settlements hedge funds are gaining acceptance among institutional investors[more]

    By Donald A. Steinbrugge, CFA - Founder and CEO of Agecroft Partners, a global hedge fund consulting and marketing firm. Over the past decade, life settlements hedge funds have steadily gained acceptance among institutional investors. Their appeal lies in the potential to deliver

  5. And, finally: Time to share it with the people[more]

    From Newsoftheweird: Leavenworth, Washington, has become a tourist destination because of the Bavarian theme businesses have adopted there, NPR reported. One shop, the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum, houses the world's largest nutcracker collection, thanks to 101-year-old Arlene Wagner. Wagner sta