Visualizing $156 Trillion in U.S. Assets, by Generation \ stacker news ~charts_and

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interesting to note that the percentage of wealth devoted to real estate is highest among millennials.

38% of their wealth is tied up in real estate, while only 23% of baby boomer wealth is in real estate.

43 sats \ 7 replies \ @0xbitcoiner OP 20 Feb 2024

I haven't done the math, but that's a good observation. Do you have any idea why it's like that?

219 sats \ 1 reply \ @k00b 20 Feb 2024

I'd guess it's because they have less disposable income. A low wage earner probably spends a relatively high percentage of their income on food but that doesn't mean they value food more than rich people.

I'd be curious what percent real estate allocation boomers had when they were young. It's likely lower because homes were cheaper.

110 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 20 Feb 2024

I think you're on the right track. Also, bear in mind that it may drop well below 38% if there is a housing correction soon.

My expectation is that the big difference is that Boomers' financial investments have had longer to appreciate, which they do at a higher average rate than real estate. Plus, workers contribute to retirement funds continuously throughout their careers, so Boomers will have made far more contributions than millennials.

26 sats \ 4 replies \ @kr 20 Feb 2024

i think it may have something to do with looking in the rearview mirror.

millennials have seen the success of their parents who bought real estate, and may be assuming the trend will continue.

with limited capital, this may be the first asset they prioritize above all others.

what’s your best take?

166 sats \ 3 replies \ @0xbitcoiner OP 20 Feb 2024

I have no idea, the reality in Portugal is totally different and I'm not familiar with the American reality when it comes to millennial investments.

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @xz 21 Feb 2024

What's the main difference in Portugal?

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @0xbitcoiner OP 21 Feb 2024

I don't have any figures to compare with, but my perception of millennials in Portugal is that most of them don't have any investments because their incomes are not enough. Those who can afford to buy a house do so with a loan or invest in government debt.

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110 sats \ 0 replies \ @Turdinthepunchbowl 20 Feb 2024

Funny how everyone born after 1981 is a "millennial". Cute little way to make it look like that generation has a larger (yet still small) portion of the pie. They should have added population figures to go along side.