The $124 trillion Great Wealth Transfer is more than just cash: More U.S. businesses are now being inherited than bought, BofA finds
- Posted on July 15, 2026
- By Fortune
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The impending $124 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer is reshaping America's business landscape, with inherited companies now outnumbering newly purchased ones. This trend signals a fundamental shift in entrepreneurship patterns and raises concerns about economic concentration, as family succession increasingly dominates over market-driven acquisition. The growing reliance on private capital markets further amplifies wealth consolidation among established families.
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