US Households Hold More Wealth in Stocks Than Real Estate
Americans now hold a record 48 percent of their financial assets in equities rather than real estate. Strong stock market returns and high housing costs are driving younger generations to build wealth through brokerage accounts.
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Americans hold 48.2% of their financial assets in equities during the three months to June, surpassing real estate holdings for the first time since World War 2. This shift reflects a fundamental transformation in how households in the United States build long-term wealth amid housing affordability pressures. With homeownership rates among younger generations dropping, financial advisers note that brokerage accounts are increasingly replacing the traditional white picket fence.
