Investing Statistics and Survey Data

Capital gains taxes are confusing -- so we looked up rates in all 50 states.

Despite bubble concerns, AI investors are holding steady and looking at AI as a generational investment opportunity.

68% of American millionaires own cryptocurrency, according to a Motley Fool survey. Read on for more details.

Alternative investments are going mainstream.

Broader market conditions have a greater effect on the stock market than government shutdowns do.

While lower September returns in the major market indices are common, their significance fades when we consider lifetime investing strategy and historical long-term gains.

Property taxes vary widely by state -- find the highest, lowest, and yours here.

Nearly half of households are at risk of a retirement savings shortfall.

Since 2018, states have taken in $9.3 billion in sports betting tax revenue.

The largest crypto exchanges in 2026 ranked by daily trading volume, with insights into each platform's features, history, and market position.

Historical analysis shows that the market has outperformed during wartime.

The average retirement savings in the U.S. is $87,000, but the average retirement savings by age, income, level of education, and race varies.

When it comes to investing, women and men differ. Here's what the research says.

60% U.S. aluminum consumption relies on imports, as does 13% of steel use.

How do Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon frame their AI narratives?

The Motley Fool surveyed 2,000 investors who use generative AI to see what they’re getting out of new tools.

The Motley Fool analyzed 16 hedge funds to uncover billionaires' top financial sector stock picks.

LGBTQ+ finances are perennially understudied. We're trying to change that, so we teamed up with the Debt Free Guys to survey 2,000 LGBTQ+ Americans about their money habits, financial tools they use, and more.

The Motley Fool analyzed 16 hedge funds run by billionaires to determine what the wealthiest investors are buying.