The bottom 50% of U.S. households have historically had little exposure to stocks.
For decades, the top 10% controlled nearly all equity wealth and they still do, holding about 85–90% today.What has changed is that the bottom half now hold over $500 billion in equities, the most on record. That’s a +542% surge since 2020, fueled by stimulus, rising wages, and the retail trading boom. It doesn’t overturn wealth concentration, but it does mean more households than ever before have a stake in markets.This creates new vulnerabilities. The bottom 50% often lack the buffers that wealthier investors rely on: diversified portfolios, liquid savings, or multiple income streams. If equities stumble, the impact on consumption, debt repayment, and household confidence could be sharper.So while the top 10% still dominate, the record exposure for the bottom half is both progress and a warning: more Americans are finally at the table, but they are also far more exposed to Wall Street’s swings.Source: StockMarket.News
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