A new research report from VerifyInvestor.com, powered by tZERO Group, Inc., reveals that accredited investors are actively seeking investment opportunities, with a notable and growing interest in tokenized securities. The Accredited Investor Outlook 2026, based on survey responses from over 200 verified accredited investors in the United States, indicates that more than three-quarters of respondents (77%) plan to make an investment within the next six months, and nearly half anticipate investing within three months.
Real estate (66%) and private equity/venture capital (61%) remain the top investment categories. However, digital asset securities attracted interest from 27% of respondents, surpassing traditional alternative asset classes such as infrastructure, hedge funds, and energy-focused investments. This interest is particularly significant given that only 11% of respondents described themselves as very familiar with tokenized securities, suggesting that education is the primary barrier to broader adoption rather than a lack of demand.
“tZERO has pioneered the regulated end-to-end infrastructure, issuance, trading, custody, and settlement, that makes digital asset securities accessible to investors in a compliant, institutional-grade way,” said Alan Konevsky, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of tZERO. “Reports like this one reflect what we're seeing on the ground: accredited investors are actively looking to deploy readily available capital, and interest in digital asset securities is growing. Our platform exists to connect that demand with the infrastructure to act on it.”
The survey also highlights the sophisticated due diligence conducted by accredited investors. While expected returns ranked as the top evaluation criterion (70%), other factors such as management quality (50.5%), downside protection and risk mitigation (49%), and sponsor track record (48.5%) were nearly as important. Liquidity potential ranked among the lowest criteria at 18%, indicating a willingness to commit capital to longer-duration opportunities when fundamentals are compelling.
To support the transition from curiosity to adoption, VerifyInvestor.com is hosting a live webinar on June 23, 2026, titled “The New SEC Direction on Digital Assets: What Accredited Investors Need to Know.” The event will feature expert panelists discussing recent SEC guidance on tokenized securities and its implications for private markets. Registration is available at https://lnkd.in/g8DeCXzg.
“VerifyInvestor.com is one of the most established accredited investor verification platforms. Our latest report highlights that as private markets continue to evolve, having a verified, trusted investor base is foundational, for issuers, for platforms, and for the integrity of the market,” said Jenny Shields, VP of Operations at VerifyInvestor.com. “VerifyInvestor.com exists to make that compliance seamless, so that when investors are ready to act, there are no barriers to participation.”
The Accredited Investor Outlook 2026 is available for download here.
