🧵 1. American stock ownership at all-time highs, nearing 2021 peak. Investors confident in equities amid strong economy and historical performance strength. #finance
🧵 1. American stock ownership at all-time highs, nearing 2021 peak. Investors confident in equities amid strong economy and historical performance strength. #finance
🧵 2. 41.6% of U.S. households' financial assets tied to stock market in 2024. Graphic shows share of finances in public stocks based on Federal Reserve data.
🧵 3. 62% of Americans own stocks, reaching two-decade high. Upper-income Americans lead with 87% ownership. Value of stock market assets up $3.8 trillion in Q1 2024.
🧵 4. U.S. equities outperforming for decades compared to other assets. Last 10 years: U.S. stocks 12.3%, REITs 4%, investment-grade bonds 1.4% on average.
🧵 5. Domestic equities surpass international returns. Since 2014: European stocks 4.6% annualized return, emerging market stocks 3.3% average return.
🧵 Read more at: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/american-stock-ownership-back-all-time-highs