Household wealth looks very different across the world: In China, 65% of household assets are in property, with just 11% in stocks. By contrast, the U.S. has only 30% in property but allocates 21% to equities and a massive 32% to pensions/insurance. Japan and Taiwan lean heavily on cash deposits (34% and 24%, respectively), showing a preference for safety over growth. Meanwhile, Korea has the most property-heavy households globally at 65%. The U.S. stands out as the most diversified, while Asia remains dominated by property and cash. A tale of two worlds: housing-driven wealth in Asia vs. market-driven wealth in the West.