U.S. Stock Ownership Hits Record High at 51% of Financial Assets
Investor exposure to U.S. equities has climbed to its highest level on record, with total stock allocations reaching approximately 51% of financial assets, the highest share since the 1940s.
Investor allocations to U.S. equities have reached a record 51% of total financial assets, based on data covering households, corporations, financial institutions, and foreign investors. This marks the highest level since record-keeping began in the 1940s.
The figure reflects broad equity exposure across all major investor categories, signaling sustained appetite for U.S. stocks despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties. The previous record was set during the dot-com era.
Source: First Squawk