The Dow

The Dow has long become the meter of how much wealth is moving to the top. It tells you almost nothing about the economy overall. Jobs are being cut, The people are fighting to keep their heads above water. But the DOW goes up, and you think that is all you need to know,
More than 65% of all Americans own stock.
 
More than 65% of all Americans own stock.

Recent national surveys put stock ownership below 65%.

Gallup reports 62% of U.S. adults own stock (2025), and other sources (Federal Reserve data summaries) show similar figures.

 
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