A new research report from VerifyInvestor.com, powered by tZERO Group, Inc., reveals that accredited investors are actively seeking investment opportunities, with growing interest in tokenized securities. The Accredited Investor Outlook 2026, based on survey responses from over 200 verified accredited investors in the United States, highlights a market poised for action and a shift toward digital asset securities.
According to the survey, more than three-quarters of respondents (77%) plan to make an investment within the next six months, with nearly half expecting to invest within three months. Real estate (66%) and private equity/venture capital (61%) led investment category interest, while digital asset securities attracted 27% of respondents, surpassing traditional alternative categories such as infrastructure, hedge funds, and energy-focused investments. This indicates a growing openness to blockchain-based financial instruments.
Investors are prioritizing fundamentals and trust over quick returns. While expected returns ranked as the top evaluation criterion (70%), management quality (50.5%), downside protection and risk mitigation (49%), and sponsor track record (48.5%) were nearly as important. Liquidity potential ranked lowest at 18%, suggesting investors are willing to commit capital to longer-duration opportunities when the underlying fundamentals are compelling.
Tokenized securities appear to be at an inflection point. Only 11% of respondents described themselves as very familiar with tokenized securities, yet 27% expressed interest in digital asset securities. This gap points to education as the primary barrier to broader adoption rather than a lack of demand. The report identifies three stages of investor awareness: curiosity, education, and adoption, with many investors currently transitioning from curiosity to education.
“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.”
To support this transition, 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.” Registration is available at https://lnkd.in/g8DeCXzg. The event will feature expert panelists discussing recent SEC guidance on tokenized securities and its implications for private markets.
“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,” said Jenny Shields, VP of Operations at VerifyInvestor.com. The full report, “The Accredited Investor Outlook 2026,” is available for download here.
tZERO Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide an innovative liquidity platform for private companies and assets, offering institutional-grade solutions for digitizing capital tables through blockchain technology. The survey underscores that accredited investors are ready to deploy capital, and digital asset securities are gaining traction as a viable asset class.
