Tokenization: unlocking a $400billion opportunity in alternative investments

In finance, alternative investments diverge from traditional avenues, embracing assets such as private equity, hedge funds and real estate. This sector, once exclusive to institutional players, is evolving and making inroads to retail investors through innovative channels. Tokenization, a transformative force, is automating and streamlining alternative investments, unlocking a $400 billion annual opportunity. Institutional-focused and alternative investments are both pivoting towards individual investors, tapping into a $150trillion global wealth pool. Major asset managers are strategically embracing this shift, exploring tokenization's promises and challenges in offering other options to individuals. Furthermore, smart contracts are enhancing liquidity, collateralization and portfolio customization, whereby creating a shared infrastructure for efficient alternatives management. Resultant is that this transformative force reshapes the landscape, emphasizing the tangible benefits of to…