Axios
US · 3 hrs ago
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Stocks drive record share of American wealth
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U.S. households and non-profits now hold a record 33% of their total wealth in stocks (directly and through mutual funds/ETFs), according to Federal Reserve data, raising both wealth gains and potential downside risks from market corrections.
Stocks drive record share of American wealth
Data: Federal Reserve, FactSet; Note: Includes both directly held stocks and shares held indirectly in mutual funds and ETFs, as a share of total assets of U.S. households and non-profits; Chart: Matt Phillips/Axios
Americans are letting it ride, with a record share of their wealth in the stock market.
Why it matters: It means that the AI-driven rally is enriching Americans more than usual and exposing them to potentially painful losses from a reversal.
State of play: A record 33% of the total
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