Investing Statistics and Survey Data

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.

Discover which companies lead in generative AI patents and what this means for investors looking to profit from the top AI stocks.

Members of Congress have beaten the market in recent years, but their trades have come under growing scrutiny.

A Yale analysis projects price increases on electronics, apparel, and cars.

Younger Americans lead the charge on stablecoin adoption, but baby boomers are skeptical.

Here's how next-gen payments stack up against cards and buy now, pay later programs.

The Motley Fool analyzed every state using primary and secondary data, including survey insights from 2,000 retired Americans, to identify the best retirement locations.

The Motley Fool analyzed every U.S. county using primary and secondary data, including survey insights from 2,000 retired Americans, to identify the best retirement locations in the West

The Motley Fool analyzed every U.S. county using primary and secondary data, including survey insights from 2,000 retired Americans, to identify the best retirement locations in the Midwest

The Motley Fool analyzed every U.S. county using primary and secondary data, including survey insights from 2,000 retired Americans, to identify the best retirement locations in the South.

The Motley Fool analyzed every U.S. county using primary and secondary data, including survey insights from 2,000 retired Americans, to identify the best retirement locations in the Norhteast

The Motley Fool analyzed every U.S. county using primary and secondary data, including survey insights from 2,000 retired Americans, to identify the best retirement locations.

Apple leads the way when it comes to stock buybacks, followed by Meta Platforms and Alphabet

SPACs have made up 30% of U.S. IPOs since 2003 -- but have they lived up to the hype?

BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street are the largest ETF issuers in the United States.