Investing Statistics and Survey Data

New Motley Fool survey of 2,000 U.S. investors finds AI enthusiasm fueling bullish sentiment, with Gen Z and millennials leading stock purchases despite recession and inflation concerns

Marijuana can bring in big bucks for state governments.

The Magnificent Seven made up 33% of the S&P 500's value in February 2026.

Track how the U.S. inflation rate has changed over time, spending categories, and regions.

Over half of Americans own stocks, but they're not distributed equally.

Saudi Aramco, ExxonMobil, and Chevron command the energy sector.

Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and Tencent dominate the communications sector.

Census data on AI adoption rates reveal that businesses are still considering how to use the new tech.

Explore the top holders by person, country, company, ETF, and wallet – plus how Bitcoin is distributed across millions of addresses.

There's over $525 billion invested in 529 college savings plans across 17 million accounts.

Nvidia, Alphabet, and Apple are the biggest companies by market cap.

Renewable energy is gaining traction across the United States, but not all states are onboard.

The Motley Fool's Generational Investing Trends Survey reveals the surprising rise of Gen Z dividend investors and more.

Short answer: Sports betting usually loses money. Saving and investing, while less exciting and adrenaline-pumping, are far more reliable ways to grow your money over time, according to historical data.

Automation will likely lead to the greatest decline in occupations that require repetitive tasks.

NextEra Energy, Iberdrola, and Enel SpA lead the utilities sector.

The average Social Security monthly benefit is $1,923 as of December 2025.

Alternatives are often suggested as an inflation hedge -- but do they beat out stocks?

Stablecoin reserves are now comparable to some brokerage cash balances – but they still trail the trillions in customer deposits held by major banks.

There are 77,008 EV charging stations with 235,389 chargers across the United States.