{
  "id": 4829948,
  "title": "Rich young Americans have already ditched stocks for alternative assets. Should you?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/rich-young-americans-have-already-ditched-stocks-for-alternative",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-01T09:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/rich-young-americans-already-ditched-090500306.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "When it comes to investing, today's wealthy young Americans have opted for alternative assets over stocks. While billionaires like Warren Buffett, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos hold substantial investments in stocks, the majority of young millionaires (93%) plan to shift more of their portfolio into alternatives in the coming years. This preference for alternatives becomes even more logical considering the recent market volatility and the belief that it's no longer possible to achieve above-average returns solely through traditional stocks and bonds.\n\nGold, historically a hedge against inflation and market turbulence, is particularly appealing to these young millionaires. Around 45% of them have invested in physical gold, with another 45% expressing interest in doing so. Gold has shown resilience during economic and geopolitical crises, such as fears of recession due to the Iran war, trade policy uncertainty from tariffs, and concerns about an AI-driven tech bubble. The price of gold has reached historic highs of $5,602 per ounce in January, propelled by investor enthusiasm.\n\nReal estate is another attractive alternative asset, as rent and property values generally rise with inflation. Notably, 31% of younger investors see real estate as the greatest growth opportunity. With platforms like Arrived, high-net-worth individuals can now access residential real estate investments for as little as $100, making it a more attainable option than before. Real estate platforms like Arrived allow investors to participate in the long-term earning potential of short-term stays without requiring high minimum investments.\n\nIn addition to real estate and gold, digital assets like cryptocurrency are gaining traction among wealthy young Americans. Although initially met with skepticism due to its volatility, crypto has proven profitable for many. In a 2026 survey by Security.org, 53% of crypto owners reported net gains, while only 21% experienced net losses. Among the surveyed young millionaires, 28% consider crypto to be the greatest growth opportunity, compared to just 4% of the older group. Moreover, 14% of their portfolios are allocated to cryptocurrency, compared to just 1% of the older generation. Investing in cryptocurrency has become more accessible through platforms like Robinhood Crypto, which allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies with as little as $1, offering competitive trading costs and a diverse range of coins to choose from.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}