The BlackRock Foundation and Commonwealth Research Reveals Majority of Low and Moderate Income Americans Now Invest in Capital Markets

Core Insights - A national survey by The BlackRock Foundation and Commonwealth indicates that over 54% of Americans with low and moderate incomes are retail investors in capital markets [1] - More than half of these investors are new, having started investing within the past five years, highlighting a trend towards democratization in investing [1] Demographics - The survey focuses on individuals from households earning between $30,000 and $79,999 annually, categorizing them as low and moderate income [1] - This demographic shift suggests an increasing participation of lower-income households in investment activities [1]