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Gen Z vs. Boomers: What Each Generation Thinks About Long-Term Investing

The Motley Fool’s Long-Term Investing Survey reveals the most popular investments for long-term investors by generation.

By Jack CaporalUpdated Aug 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM

Key Points

  • Stocks are the most favored long-term investment across all age groups.
  • Gen Z and Millennials prefer cryptocurrency and real estate; Boomers lean toward index funds.
  • Risk appetite and investment choices vary significantly by generation.

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