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Global Asset Values Hit Record $261 Trillion, Doubling Since 2008 Crisis

Major asset classes now total 210% of global GDP, reflecting significant growth in global market capitalization since the financial crisis low.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Global GDP: The total monetary value of all goods and services produced worldwide within a specific period, used to gauge the size of the global economy.
  • Market Capitalization: The total value of a company’s shares of stock or, in broader terms, the total value of all traded equities and other asset classes in a market.
  • Financial Crisis of 2008: A severe global economic downturn triggered by the collapse of the U.S. housing market and financial institutions, leading to significant declines in asset values.