Investing Statistics and Survey Data

Which investment is right for you? Breaking down REITs and stocks.

We surveyed 2,000 retirees and found widespread disgruntlement with the Social Security COLA.

The U.S. has significant pharmaceutical trade deficits with Ireland, Switzerland, and Germany

How much money can you make flipping a house? What are the best markets? Find the answers and more here.

Student loan debt totals $1.9 trillion and is held by about 43 million Americans.

U.S. solar production grew 1,941% from 2010 to 2025. Here's how the U.S. energy mix is changing and what EIA projects through 2050.

994 hedge funds held Amazon in Q4 2025, more than any other AI stock analyzed. See the full hedge fund conviction rankings.

The data behind biotech's comeback, and why longevity is becoming a mainstream investment theme.

An analysis of S&P 500 companies finds that founder-led companies consistently outperform both the market and companies from which a founder recently departed.

Here's the latest data on the U.S. trade-in-goods surplus and deficits by country.

Fifty-sevent percent of U.S. refined copper consumption relies on imports.

China dominates mining and processing of rare earths. Here's what investors need to know.

The Trump administration's tariff plans have thrust automobile supply chains into the spotlight. Here's what investors need to know.

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

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

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

NextEra Energy, Iberdrola, and Enel SpA are the largest utilities companies by market cap

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.

Stock splits are often misunderstood. Here's what the data says about if they're good for investors.