Alternatives in Focus: What Today’s Investors Are Doing Differently
What’s driving investor confidence—and what’s holding it back? This original research report, based on a proprietary survey of over 1,000 U.S. adults, uncovers key trends in retirement planning, savings behavior, and how individuals are rethinking traditional strategies.
The findings reveal a growing shift toward alternative investments—and a rising demand for greater portfolio control through self-directed IRAs. Yet, despite this new focus and momentum, a clear education gap remains. With Gen X showing signs of vulnerability and Millennials and Boomers on divergent paths, the need for smarter, more inclusive solutions has never been greater.
Download the 2024 Alternatives Report
What You’ll Learn
- Why 67% of Alto investors surveyed are adding alternatives to their portfolios
- What’s fueling and blocking retirement confidence
- How self-directed IRAs may help bridge the preparedness gap
- Which generations feel most and least confident about retirement
Who Should Read This
Investors, advisors, and researchers looking for data-driven insights into retirement trends, generational shifts, and the growing role of alternatives in portfolio strategy.