Why Young Investors Are Taking On So Much Risk

With homeownership out of reach, artificial intelligence cutting job prospects and index funds feeling too slow, many young investors are turning to meme stocks, options and crypto to meet their financial goals.

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Gen-Z Traders Go for Broke in Pursuit of a New American Dream https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-06-17/ai-meme-stock-gains-shape-gen-z-s-embrace-of-risk-assets

00:00 Introduction 01:51 Risk mindset 03:49 'Financial Nihilism' 05:47 Gamification of trading 06:38 Alternative investments 08:43 Misunderstanding Gen Z

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