Private market fund managers optimistic on real asset returns

Fund managers are becoming bullish on real asset returns

Private market fund managers are increasingly confident of strong returns being generated by real assets over the next decade, as assets under management in the sector continue to grow.

According to exclusive research shared with City AM from investment service Wealth Club , nearly 70 per cent of fund managers predict annualised returns between 5 and 6 per cent for infrastructure funds over the next ten years, while nearly a third forecasted returns between 6 and 7 per cent.

Managers were also optimistic on the outlook for other real assets funds, with 68 per cent predicting annualised returns of between 6 and 7 per cent for real estate, while nearly 50 per cent were expecting returns of between 6 and 7 per cent for natural