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1. According to a Gallup survey, 62% of US adults own shares in public companies, which is a 1% increase from 2023 and the highest since 2008.
2. A poll revealed that 15% of American stock market participants started investing in 2020, and a study found that 19.5% of all stock market shares traded in the first half of 2020 were by individual investors.
3. Research by eToro indicates that many retail investors in the US are more afraid of losing money than missing out on the next opportunity, with 61% of investors indicating that their investment strategy is shaped by the fear of losing money.
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Research indicates a significant rise in retail investment in the stock market. According to a Gallup survey, 62% of US adults now own shares in public companies, marking the highest percentage since 2008. The trend accelerated during the pandemic, with a poll revealing that 15% of American stock market participants began investing in 2020. The involvement of individual investors has also increased dramatically, with a study showing that 19.5% of all stock market shares exchanged in the first half of 2020 were made by individual investors. Despite the potential profits, many retail investors are driven by a fear of losing money. Research by eToro finds that 61% of US retail investors’ strategy is shaped by the fear of losing money. Nonetheless, the demand for reliable information to aid retail investors is rising, with three-quarters of current retail investors indicating they would trade more frequently if they had more learning opportunities and personalized stock guidance. The Wall Street Journal is among the most popular finance websites for such research and information.
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