Assessing market demand
The retail alternatives market is rapidly expanding, driven by investors’ pursuit of greater diversification, yield, and access to assets like private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and private credit—areas previously limited to institutions. Regulatory changes and product innovation are making these opportunities more accessible, prompting advisers and wealth platforms to broaden their offerings.
Deloitte projects that US retail allocations to private capital will grow from US$80 billion to an estimated US$2.4 trillion by 2030. Key factors driving this growth include:
- Potential for higher returns compared to public markets;
- Lower minimum investments, reducing entry barriers;
- Technology platforms improving access to alternatives; and
- Innovative structures such as interval funds, BDCs, and non-traded REITs.