JPMorgan research shows Gen Z-particularly men-have driven a surge in retail investing since the pandemic, with participation among 25-year-olds jumping from 6% in 2015 to 37% in 2024. While gaps by gender and income persist, the bank said financial education will be crucial as more first-time investors face the realities of taxes, volatility, and losses. Over the past decade retail investors have become a force to be reckoned with, proving they have the strength in numbers to outplay Wall Street professionals.
Lightyear announces a $23 million Series B investment round to enhance retail investing in the UK and unveils new AI-driven market intelligence tools.