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How Millennials see their financial future

October 10, 2022
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July 23, 2025

2022 Alternative Investing Report

Millennials are rethinking retirement and challenging the norms of long-term investing. In an era defined by market volatility, shifting economic realities, and a growing range of investment platforms, this generation is seeking greater control, diversification, and flexibility in how they build wealth.

Based on a survey of over 2,000 U.S. adults, this report uncovers how millennials view traditional investing, where their confidence is faltering, and why alternative assets like crypto, private equity, and real estate are gaining traction as part of their retirement planning strategies.

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What You’ll Learn

  • Why millennials are less confident in traditional stock market-based retirement plans
  • The emerging role of alternative assets in millennial portfolios
  • How knowledge gaps are influencing investment decisions
  • The potential of self-directed IRAs to support earlier and more personalized retirement goals

Who Should Read This

Millennial investors, advisors, and financial professionals interested in understanding generational investing trends and how alternatives are shaping the future of retirement.

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