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Benzinga
Benzinga
Business
Madison Troyer

'There Is A Bigger Risk,' Why Americans' Stock Holdings Have Some Economists Worried

Economist Warns Americans Are 'Hanging On By Fingertips'

Americans' stock holdings are at an all-time high, a trend that has proved positive as the markets have continued to climb. However, experts are now warning that this has left many overly exposed to a potential slump.

Direct and indirect stock holdings account for 45% of American households' financial assets in the second quarter, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. 

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