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The Drive to Build Better Client Portfolios Fuels Interest in Private Markets: Hamilton Lane 2026 Global Private Wealth Survey
Allocations to private markets continue to rise, with Venture Capital & Growth emerging as the leading strategy in 2026Vast majority of respondents do not
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[{"type":"text","content":"Allocations to private markets continue to rise, with Venture Capital & Growth emerging as the leading strategy in 2026Vast majority of respondents do not view private markets as riskier than public markets, with 83% classifying the risk as similar or viewing the reward as higher The survey polled 390 financial advisors across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-PacificCONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2026, private wealth investors plan to increase allocations to private market investments, according to insights from 390 advisors surveyed in leading global private markets firm Hamilton Lane's (Nasdaq: HLNE) 2026 Global Private Wealth Survey.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPrivate Markets Allocations on the RiseThe survey found that 86% of private wealth professionals plan to increase private market investments this year, with portfolio optimization being the top motivator. Currently, 97% of private wealth professionals surveyed allocate between 1–20% of their book of business to private markets, and the majority expect those allocations to grow in 2026. Within this allocation, respondents reported an even spread across private markets strategies, with Private Equity at 19%, Private Real Estate at 18%, Private Credit at 16%, Venture Capital & Growth at 16% and Private Infrastructure at 15%.In terms of what drives client interest, advisors ranked performance and diversification as the top reasons for investing in private markets.Risk vs. RewardDespite common misconceptions, the survey findings show that most private wealth clients do not see private markets as riskier than public markets. In fact, 83% of respondents view private market risk/reward as similar, or view the reward as higher compared to public markets, reinforcing confidence in these strategies.Growing Interest in Venture CapitalWhile respondents' allocations today are fairly evenly spread across strategies, Venture Capital & Growth emerged as a favorite among respondents for 2026, with 47% planning to increase allocations to this strategy. Further, when asked which strategies resonate most with new, highly engaged investors, more than half pointed to Venture Capital & Growth.Additional global key findings:Education continues to be important, with 81% of wealth professionals reporting that client education significantly boosts interest in private ...