The generational wealth gap continues to widen significantly. Baby boomers command roughly 54% of the total stock market, controlling assets valued at over $25 trillion. In stark contrast, millennials hold approximately 8% of equity positions, worth around $3.9 trillion. This disparity reveals not just different portfolio sizes, but fundamentally different access to wealth accumulation and investment opportunities across generations. The concentration of assets among older demographics raises important questions about capital allocation efficiency and how younger investors should position themselves in an evolving financial landscape.
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SorryRugPulled
· 15h ago
Damn, it's the same old story again. After boomers reap the benefits, they still blame us for not working hard? LOL
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LiquidityWhisperer
· 15h ago
NGL, the gap is a bit outrageous, 54% versus 8%? Brothers have already eaten the pie, while our generation is still worried about the down payment.
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AirdropBuffet
· 15h ago
Once again, the same old story, boomers eating the meat while we drink the soup... 54% vs 8%, wow, this gap is really outrageous.
The generational wealth gap continues to widen significantly. Baby boomers command roughly 54% of the total stock market, controlling assets valued at over $25 trillion. In stark contrast, millennials hold approximately 8% of equity positions, worth around $3.9 trillion. This disparity reveals not just different portfolio sizes, but fundamentally different access to wealth accumulation and investment opportunities across generations. The concentration of assets among older demographics raises important questions about capital allocation efficiency and how younger investors should position themselves in an evolving financial landscape.