The Richest 1% of Americans Own 88 Times More Stock Than the Bottom Half — Here’s Why It Matters
A gap so wide it strains belief sits at the heart of the American economy, quietly shaping who benefits when markets rise and who gets left scrambling when they fall.
Key Number: 87.9 Times More Stock
The second quarter of 2026 saw the richest 1% of American households hold $32.890 trillion in corporate equities and mutual fund shares.