Articles from Commonwealth and The BlackRock Foundation
A new national survey released today by The BlackRock Foundation and Commonwealth reveals that over 54% of Americans living on low and moderate incomes (individuals from households living on low and moderate incomes ranging from $30,000 - $79,999 annually) are currently retail investors in the capital markets. Among this cohort, more than half are new investors who began investing within the past five years. These findings underscore the democratization of retail investing and highlight the expanded reach of the capital markets, which is a key driver of household financial security.
By Commonwealth and The BlackRock Foundation · Via Business Wire · October 13, 2025