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What percentage of Americans understand the stock market?

I know that ___ percent own stock but that does not necessarily mean they understand why stock prices fluctuate and how the market runs.

What percentage of Americans actually understand the stock market?

To understand the market is to understand how to manage risk and very few people do. Many people who own stock, through mutual funds or retirement plans have other people managing their investments I would say between 5 and 10 percent and that includes professionals.

Understanding the Stock Market

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