Stock Ownership, Bottom 50%
Share of corporate equities and fund shares held by the bottom 50%.
| Year | Stock Ownership, Bottom 50% |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1.2% |
| 1990 | 1.4% |
| 1991 | 1.4% |
| 1992 | 1.4% |
| 1993 | 1.5% |
| 1994 | 1.6% |
| 1995 | 1.5% |
| 1996 | 1.7% |
| 1997 | 1.6% |
| 1998 | 1.6% |
| 1999 | 1.4% |
| 2000 | 1.4% |
| 2001 | 1.4% |
| 2002 | 1.3% |
| 2003 | 1.0% |
| 2004 | 0.9% |
| 2005 | 0.9% |
| 2006 | 1.0% |
| 2007 | 1.0% |
| 2008 | 1.1% |
| 2009 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 0.5% |
| 2024 | 0.6% |
| 2025 | 0.6% |
| 2026 | 0.6% |
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Source: FRED · WFRBSB50203 · series · Jul 1989 to Apr 2026 · latest-revised
Refreshed Oct 9, 2026 from FRED.
Share of corporate equities and fund shares held by the bottom 50%.
Share of corporate equities and mutual-fund shares held by the bottom 50% of households (Fed DFA).
Source: FRED · Apr 2026 · Full lesson → Learn
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- Stock Ownership, Top 1% The top 1%'s share of the same equities and fund shares.
- Wealth Share, Bottom 50% Overall net worth held by the bottom half.