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Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: The total market value of eight of the biggest asset classes globally hit a new high of $246.8 trillion at the end of 2024, increasing by a record $25.5 trillion driven by a surge in equity markets, revealed a study.
According to Ocorian's new Global Asset Monitor, over the long-term private assets have grown nearly three times as fast as public assets, rising 618% in the past 15 years. Last year the value of private market assets increased by an estimated $1.27 trillion - around 9.7% - to a record $14.34 trillion which excludes undeployed capital, so-called dry powder.
The report showed that private assets have become increasingly attractive due to their ability to help with diversification as well as returns which have been 4.8% higher per year since 2000. Private equity accounts for around 75% of the total value.
Ocorian is predicting ongoing strong growth in private markets - driven by a combination of strong demand from investors and privately-owned companies. This demand for capital is strongest in the US while the supply of funds is strongest in Asia.
Meanwhile, the analysis of global equity and bond markets as well as private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and private debt found that publicly listed assets ended the year with a market value of $232.45 trillion increasing by 11.6%.
Listed equities increased 15.4% to $115.03 trillion while bond markets rose by 8.1% to $117.42 trillion. The Global Asset Monitor shows...................... To view our full article Click here
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