Real Assets Study 2024

In late 2023, Aviva Investors polled 500 investors from around the world with a combined AUM of US$3.8 trillion, including pension funds, insurers and global financial institutions, on their appetite for real assets.

In the wake of central banks’ aggressive rate-hiking cycle, uncertainty clouds the macroeconomic outlook. And while demand for real assets among large institutions remains robust, the principal drivers behind their allocations are beginning to shift.

In the sixth edition of our award-winning Real Assets Study, we explore these institutions’ views on key investment risks, their preferred strategies, and how they are seeking to deliver on sustainability commitments. 

Senior decision makers

We questioned senior decision makers at 500 global institutional investors in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.

Combined AUM (USD)

Respondents had combined assets under management of US$3.8 trillion.

To increase real assets allocation

Almost two-thirds (64%) plan to increase their allocations to real assets in the next two years. 

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The sixth edition of the Aviva Investors Real Assets Study is our biggest yet. At a time of macroeconomic uncertainty, real assets continue to play a significant role in the investment strategies of global institutions. This year’s survey seeks to answer some key questions: How is the higher interest-rate environment affecting appetite for real assets? What are institutions’ return expectations across strategies? And how do views on sustainability differ between regions?

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Webcast: Real Assets Study 2024

05 Mar. 2024 14:00 GMT 60 minutes

Join members of the Aviva Investors Real Assets team as they talk through the highlights of the Real Assets Study 2024 and also discuss the key themes real assets investors should watch out for in 2024. This webcast is in association with IPE.

This event qualifies for 60 minutes CPD

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