Wealthy Indians Reshape Portfolios and Embrace Gold

The HSBC 2025 Affluent Investor Snapshot surveyed over 10,000 wealthy investors globally and found Indian high-net-worth individuals leading a transformation in investment behavior. Key findings include:

Gold allocation nearly doubled from 8% to 15% in portfolios
– Shift from traditional equities and real estate to managed funds and alternative investments
– Lowest cash allocation in Asia (15%), indicating confidence in growth investments
– Strong international diversification focus, with 40% planning overseas investments

This represents a fundamental shift from passive wealth preservation to active, globally-diversified wealth creation strategies.