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🧵 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.