Core Insights - Millennials have been perceived as the 'broke' generation, but recent data shows they have significantly increased their wealth since the Covid-19 pandemic [1][2] - Wealthfront's study indicates that millennials' total wealth quadrupled from $3.94 trillion in Q3 2019 to $16.21 trillion in Q3 2024, outperforming Gen X and Baby Boomers [2] - The number of millennial millionaires in Wealthfront's user base rose by 144% over the past five years, indicating a shift in their financial status [3] Wealth Accumulation - Millennials have outpaced other generations in wealth accumulation, with Gen X's wealth increasing by 57.9% and Baby Boomers by 41.6% during the same period [2] - The Great Wealth Transfer is contributing to millennials' wealth growth, alongside their adoption of effective investing habits [3] Investment Strategies - Wealthy millennials are utilizing time-tested investment strategies, such as focusing on low-cost index funds and dollar-cost averaging [4] - The majority of Wealthfront's millennial clients hold over 90% of their invested assets in globally diversified portfolios of low-cost ETFs [5] - This cohort views market volatility as an opportunity rather than a risk, embracing the 'buy the dip' strategy [5]