What do you think the most lucrative segment of finance will be in 20 years?

What do you all think the most profitable segment of finance will be in 20 years?

Segments could include HF (specify strategy) / AM (specify asset class), PE (buyouts, growth equity, VC, etc.), IB, Real Estate, Crypto / Blockchain, or really anything else here I haven't thought of yet. If there's a unique spin you have on this, would love to hear that as well.

Why do you think your chosen segment will be the most lucrative?

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I hope those threads give you a bit more insight.

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