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Core Insights - High net worth individuals are holding significant cash positions, with 78% maintaining high cash allocations in their portfolios in 2024 [1][2] - The shift away from equities and bonds is driven by market volatility and concerns over high inflation [2][3] - Ultra high net worth individuals, like Warren Buffett, are benefiting from cash holdings, with Buffett's wealth increasing by over $23 billion in 2024 [3] Investment Trends - Cash and cash equivalents are seen as safer investments amid uncertainties in U.S. equities, with potential for better-than-expected returns [4] - High net worth individuals are increasing their allocations to alternative assets, rising from 13% in 2023 to 15% in 2024 [6] - Fine art is viewed as a stable asset class, with 85% of high-net-worth investors confident in its value, and some allocating up to 25% of their portfolios to art [7]