INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Brazilian investments reached R$7.3 trillion ($1.217 trillion) by December 2024, marking a 12.6% increase compared to 2023
This data was provided by ANBIMA, the association representing financial and capital markets.High-income retail investors drove this growth
with a 15.4% rise, followed by traditional retail at 13.6% and private banking at 8.7%
These segments accounted for R$2.572 trillion ($429 billion), R$2.427 trillion ($405 billion), and R$2.296 trillion ($383 billion),
respectively.Fixed-income products dominated, comprising 59.2% of total investments and growing 18% year-over-year as investors sought
stability amid tighter monetary policies.Pension funds in the retail segment also performed strongly, representing 16.9% of investments with
However, hybrid assets like real estate funds, ETFs, and multimarket funds declined by 5.8%, largely due to reduced interest in multimarket
funds.Tax-exempt instruments such as CRIs (Certificates of Real Estate Receivables), CRAs (Certificates of Agribusiness Receivables), and
incentivized debentures saw significant growth
(Photo Internet reproduction)Other fixed-income securities also performed well; traditional debentures rose by 35.4%, government bonds
increased by 21.3%, and CDBs (Bank Deposit Certificates) grew by 20.7%
growth around 3% in 2024 and resilient labor markets despite global uncertainties and rising interest rates
The SELIC rate reached 12.25% by year-end, further boosting demand for fixed-income products.ANBIMA Vice President Luciane Effting expects
continued interest in fixed-income investments in 2025 due to their stability and tax benefits
However, she highlights the need for diversification across asset classes to enhance portfolio resilience.This investment trend underscores
evolving market dynamics as Brazilian investors balance security with growth opportunities
It offers insights into broader economic shifts that could influence future financial strategies for investors and policymakers alike.
