美国梦新写照：日均造就千名“平民富豪”

Core Insights - The American dream of owning a large house with a white picket fence is fading for many, yet 379,000 new millionaires emerged in the U.S. last year, indicating a shift in wealth accumulation [1][2]. Group 1: Millionaire Growth - According to UBS, over 1,000 new millionaires are created daily in the U.S., with the ultra-high-net-worth population growing by 1.5% [2]. - The U.S. has the highest number of millionaires globally, four times that of China, and surpasses the combined total of millionaires in France, the UK, Germany, Canada, Japan, and Australia [3]. Group 2: Wealth Composition - The surge in millionaire numbers is primarily driven by real estate appreciation, alongside record performance in the stock market [4]. - The "middle-class millionaire" segment, defined as those with assets between $1 million and $5 million, is becoming the main growth driver, holding a total wealth of approximately $107 trillion, which is over four times that of the early 2000s [5]. - In the U.S., real estate and mortgages account for 30% of wealth, while securities and financial instruments make up 37%, highlighting the effectiveness of investment strategies [5]. Group 3: Future Wealth Transfer - An estimated $83 trillion in wealth will be transferred globally over the next 20 to 25 years, with $74 trillion expected to be passed down through generations, suggesting a continued rise in new millionaires [6]. Group 4: Economic Disparities - Despite the increase in millionaires, many Americans face economic challenges, with the top 20% of households holding an average net worth of $4.3 million, representing 71% of national wealth, while the bottom 50% average only $60,000 [7]. - Ordinary Americans are accumulating wealth through insurance and retirement plans, although younger generations have yet to fully embrace these methods [7]. Group 5: Real Estate Investment Advice - Real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran advises potential investors to act quickly in the current market, suggesting that a decrease in interest rates could lead to a surge in property prices [7].