It’s projected that a whopping $73 trillion will be inherited by millennials from aging baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964). This considerable wealth is partly due to the U.S. government implementing its own wealth transfer, as explained by hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio in a detailed LinkedIn newsletter.
According to Bridgewater Associates founder Dalio, in recent years, the U.S. government has been shifting wealth from the public sector (including the central government and central bank) and government bondholders to the private sector (comprised of households and businesses). Result of this coordinated government maneuver, the household sector’s balance sheets and income statements are in good shape, while the government’s are in bad shape,” Dalio wrote.
An expensive strategy: During the period of “free money” in 2020 and 2021, where interest rates were at almost zero and the Federal Reserve implemented quantitative easing in an attempt to stimulate consumer spending, this transfer occurred. The baby boomer generation, born between 1946 and 1964, currently has individuals in their early sixties as the youngest members and those approaching their eighties as the oldest.
They accumulated their wealth through investing in financial and housing markets in the 1980s when they were in their twenties and thirties. This included buying their first homes and making significant investments.
As this generation begins to die, the total estimated wealth transfer amounts to nearly $85 trillion — their millennial children stand to gain the most — $73 trillion is projected to be passed down through 2045 — and an additional $12 trillion will be donated to charities.
“The projected inheritance of $73 trillion by millennials from aging baby boomers is a staggering figure that has numerous implications for economies, markets, and social dynamics.,” said Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj, the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive of CEOWORLD Magazine. “Millennials tend to have different investment priorities compared to baby boomers. They are often more interested in sustainable and socially responsible investments. The transfer of wealth might lead to shifts in investment patterns, impacting various industries and sectors. ”
In conclusion, the projected $73 trillion inheritance by millennials is not just a significant economic event but a societal shift that could reshape markets, influence political and social policies, and alter global priorities in the coming decades. It highlights the importance of understanding intergenerational differences and preparing for a future shaped by new economic stewards.
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