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Do you think Millennials/Gen Z will "hold down" the stock markets in the coming decades?
Posted on 2/6/26 at 1:08 am
Posted on 2/6/26 at 1:08 am
When Boomers/Gen X start trickling out of the markets in the coming years do you think the next generation(s) will carry the baton at a similar level?
I have my doubts.
I have my doubts.
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Posted on 2/6/26 at 1:35 am to FAT SEXY
Isn’t it something like half of the total stock market is held by 1% of the population or so? I think it’ll be fine.
Posted on 2/6/26 at 4:36 am to FAT SEXY
I think it will keep chugging fine. It seems like millennials (I’m one) are starting to really catch up after a shaky start. As for Gen Z, they were born into a world with such easy access to the market, and many that I talk to are participating.
Posted on 2/6/26 at 4:42 am to FAT SEXY
I have a “peak S&P” theory but it wouldn’t be popular here. Obviously I don’t think the S&P has peaked nominally but capital could be less concentrated in the major US indices in 15 years as alternative investments become more attractive. I’d still bet big on mega caps fwiw.
Posted on 2/6/26 at 6:05 am to FAT SEXY
Most Boomers participate in the market via 401Ks. Those didn’t start until the late 70s and didn’t become prevalent until late 80s early 90s. Because of compounding interest, they have a lot in the market, but it won’t be as much as younger people who start off with a 401k.
Also, I think the market has grown to 20% retail market and ease of information and access or higher than ever. Things like wallstreetbets and bitcoin etc have engaged younger investors more so than when Boomers were their age.
All that to say, I don’t think you see younger generations cycling out of the market unless something really bad happens.
But that’s just, ya know, like my opinion man.
Also, I think the market has grown to 20% retail market and ease of information and access or higher than ever. Things like wallstreetbets and bitcoin etc have engaged younger investors more so than when Boomers were their age.
All that to say, I don’t think you see younger generations cycling out of the market unless something really bad happens.
But that’s just, ya know, like my opinion man.
Posted on 2/6/26 at 7:00 am to FAT SEXY
quote:Odd premise.
When Boomers/Gen X start trickling out of the markets in the coming years do you think the next generation(s) will carry the baton at a similar level?
First off, any group (Gens- Y, Z, or alpha) who inherit stock portfolios will be highly motivated to manage them well.
But corporate performance drives the market. Investors simply ride the wave. So I guess your question really is "when Boomers/Gen X trickle out of corporate America in the coming years will the next generation(s) carry the baton at a similar level?"
Those future gens should be just fine, especially with an almost certain AI assist. My biggest concern is neither their market prowess, nor their corporate savvy, but rather the giant national debt bomb being handed to them.
Posted on 2/6/26 at 8:38 am to FAT SEXY
quote:They are driving the market now. Look at the guys running monstrous tech companies, Zuckerberg comes to mind. They are young and smart. This market is being driven in large part due to their companies.
When Boomers/Gen X start trickling out of the markets in the coming years do you think the next generation(s) will carry the baton at a similar level?
I have my doubts.
Posted on 2/6/26 at 8:44 am to FAT SEXY
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Gen Z are leading the way when it comes to investing – with more than double the number putting their cash to work investing for the future compared to Baby Boomers.
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Millennials aren’t far behind, with 46 per cent investing in the past 12 months.
Posted on 2/6/26 at 8:44 am to tigerfoot
I'm personally convinced most of the market growth is driven by 401k funding. Surely the market has had more inflows the past 20 years than any other time period, even adjusting for inflation.
The question is, will inflows be outpaced withdrawals at some point in the future that directly affects my position...
The question is, will inflows be outpaced withdrawals at some point in the future that directly affects my position...
Posted on 2/6/26 at 8:45 am to beaverfever
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I have a “peak S&P” theory but it wouldn’t be popular here
Share with the class
Posted on 2/6/26 at 9:44 am to Suntiger
I think the AI era will be interesting with the market.
Imagine letting an AI do your investing and make all decisions based on fundamentals and risk management with no emotion involved.
It may not be there yet, but it’s coming. It could eliminate emotionally charged sell offs
But it could go the other way and trigger massive sell offs based on poor fundamentals as well. Particularly when the market is seen as overvalued
Imagine letting an AI do your investing and make all decisions based on fundamentals and risk management with no emotion involved.
It may not be there yet, but it’s coming. It could eliminate emotionally charged sell offs
But it could go the other way and trigger massive sell offs based on poor fundamentals as well. Particularly when the market is seen as overvalued
Posted on 2/6/26 at 10:04 am to deltaland
I think it’s joever for people that are younger than 40 that aren’t eligible for welfare if you catch my drift
We’re all gonna be like Clint Eastwood in gran torino except a Silverado since trucks will be illegal
We’re all gonna be like Clint Eastwood in gran torino except a Silverado since trucks will be illegal
Posted on 2/6/26 at 10:41 am to FAT SEXY
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Boomers
This generation is not doing anything to drive the market. They are just sitting back taking in 401k/pension/social security
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Gen X
These are probably your biggest retail market movers. All have 401k pretty much and saw the invention of not needing a broker to make trades.
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Millennials
100% next as the big mover, as they have aged out of their stupidity and into adult life. Will be getting windfalls from dying boomers and GenX
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Gen Z
67% chance they are still broke and dumb. Going to be a conservative generation in politics, greed is good mantra is coming.
This post was edited on 2/6/26 at 10:42 am
Posted on 2/6/26 at 10:49 am to FAT SEXY
quote:No.
Do you think Millennials/Gen Z will "hold down" the stock markets in the coming decades?
Posted on 2/6/26 at 11:02 am to DarthRebel
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Will be getting windfalls from dying boomers and GenX
Nursing homes and taxes will take everything
Posted on 2/6/26 at 11:13 am to deltaland
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think the AI era will be interesting with the market.
Imagine letting an AI do your investing and make all decisions based on fundamentals and risk management with no emotion involved.
This has been done for years we just didn't call it AI
Posted on 2/6/26 at 2:19 pm to FAT SEXY
Lots of millennials have the student loan issues that prevented them from saving. Gen Z is saving for retirement like no generation has before.
Gen Z retirement savings are blowing every generation away
Gen Z retirement savings are blowing every generation away
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Research published at the end of last year by the Investment Company Institute with help from the University of Chicago found that gen Z – those born between 1997 and 2012 – are “outpacing” earlier generations in contributing to retirement, having more than three times more assets in their 401(k) retirement savings accounts than gen X households had at the same time in 1989, adjusted for inflation.
This mirrors a 2023 study from the TransAmerica Center for Retirement Studies, which found that gen Z is doing a “remarkable job” saving for retirement with many putting away as much as 20% of their income towards the future.
Posted on 2/6/26 at 7:45 pm to RJSambola
quote:not long term.
will inflows be outpaced withdrawals at some point in the future t
Posted on 2/6/26 at 7:52 pm to DarthRebel
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Will be getting windfalls from dying boomers and GenX
Boomers barely save anyway. It’s a few boomers with tons of wealth, and a lot that had everything handed to them and blew it anyway and need to hold down jobs til they die
Posted on 2/7/26 at 2:16 am to Upperdecker
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Boomers barely save anyway. It’s a few boomers with tons of wealth, and a lot that had everything handed to them and blew it anyway and need to hold down jobs til they die
Many boomers hanging on with a small SS check monthly.
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