In 2024, 62 percent of adults in the United States invested in the stock market. This figure has remained steady over the last few years, and is still below the levels before the Great Recession, when it peaked in 2007 at 65 percent. What is the stock market? The stock market can be defined as a group of stock exchanges, where investors can buy shares in a publicly traded company. In more recent years, it is estimated an increasing number of Americans are using neobrokers, making stock trading more accessible to investors. Other investments A significant number of people think stocks and bonds are the safest investments, while others point to real estate, gold, bonds, or a savings account. Since witnessing the significant one-day losses in the stock market during the Financial Crisis, many investors were turning towards these alternatives in hopes for more stability, particularly for investments with longer maturities. This could explain the decrease in this statistic since 2007. Nevertheless, some speculators enjoy chasing the short-run fluctuations, and others see value in choosing particular stocks.

We examine the risk and reward of investing by constructing a uniquely comprehensivemarket portfolio of $150 trillion worth of global assets that financial investors have investedin, spanning the period 1970-2022 at the monthly frequency. This monthly frequency allowsus to more accurately estimate the risks involved with investing. Even though the Sharperatio of the global market portfolio is not much higher than that of equities, it is much morestable over time. Moreover, drawdowns of the global market portfolio are less deep andshorter. When the market portfolio is expressed in other currencies than the U.S. dollar,risks of investing appear larger.

Real-time database to accompany revision triangles, by quarter, chained volume measures, seasonally adjusted, UK.

The prospects of investment and development in the data center real estate market in Europe generally improved between 2018 and 2025. The outlook for both investment (4.66) and development (4.6) looked favorable according to industry experts. Moreover, data centers were one of the sectors with best prospects in the real estate market for 2025.

AI investment is forecast to continue growing following a massive spike in 2021. Investment levels in AI nearly doubled between 2020 and 2021, with global private AI investment reaching 93.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2021.

Public and private investment, summary by sector, by type of expenditures and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for Canada, from 1991 to 2014.

Investment with Private Participation: Transport data was reported at 150.180 USD mn in 2023. Investment with Private Participation: Transport data is updated yearly, averaging 150.180 USD mn from Dec 2023 (Median) to 2023, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 150.180 USD mn in 2023 and a record low of 150.180 USD mn in 2023. Investment with Private Participation: Transport data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cabo Verde – Table CV.World Bank.WDI: Investment Statistics. Investment in transport projects with private participation refers to commitments to infrastructure projects in transport that have reached financial closure and directly or indirectly serve the public. Movable assets and small projects are excluded. The types of projects included are management and lease contracts, operations and management contracts with major capital expenditure, greenfield projects (in which a private entity or a public-private joint venture builds and operates a new facility), and divestitures. Investment commitments are the sum of investments in facilities and investments in government assets. Investments in facilities are the resources the project company commits to invest during the contract period either in new facilities or in expansion and modernization of existing facilities. Investments in government assets are the resources the project company spends on acquiring government assets such as state-owned enterprises, rights to provide services in a specific area, or the use of specific radio spectrums. Data is presented based on investment year. Data are in current U.S. dollars.;World Bank, Private Participation in Infrastructure Project Database (http://ppi.worldbank.org).;Sum;

Ecuador EC: Investment With Private Participation: ICT data was reported at 330.000 USD mn in 2015. Ecuador EC: Investment With Private Participation: ICT data is updated yearly, averaging 330.000 USD mn from Dec 2015 (Median) to 2015, with 1 observations. Ecuador EC: Investment With Private Participation: ICT data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ecuador – Table EC.World Bank: Investment Statistics. Investment in ICT projects with private participation refers to commitments to projects in ICT backbone infrastructure (including land based and submarine cables) that have reached financial closure and directly or indirectly serve the public. Movable assets and small projects are excluded. The types of projects included are operations and management contracts, operations and management contracts with major capital expenditure, greenfield projects (in which a private entity or a public-private joint venture builds and operates a new facility), and divestitures. Investment commitments are the sum of investments in facilities and investments in government assets. Investments in facilities are the resources the project company commits to invest during the contract period either in new facilities or in expansion and modernization of existing facilities. Investments in government assets are the resources the project company spends on acquiring government assets such as state-owned enterprises, rights to provide services in a specific area, or the use of specific radio spectrums. Data are in current U.S. dollars and available 2015 onwards only.; ; World Bank, Private Participation in Infrastructure Project Database (http://ppi.worldbank.org).; Sum;

The international investment position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value and composition of: -financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on non-residents and gold bullion held as reserve assets, and -liabilities of residents of an economy to non-residents. The difference between an economy’s external financial assets and liabilities is the economy’s net IIP, which may be positive or negative. Respectively the net international investment position (NIIP) provides an aggregate view of the net financial position (assets minus liabilities) of a country vis-à-vis the rest of the world. It allows for a stock-flow analysis of external position of the country. The MIP scoreboard indicator is the net international investment position expressed in percent of GDP. The indicator is based on the Eurostat data from the Balance of payment statistics. These data are quaterly reported by the EU Member States. Definitions are based on the Sixth Edition of the IMF's Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6). The indicative threshold is -35%. The MIP scoreboard indicator is calculated as: [NIIPt/GDPt]*100.

Global fintech investments experienced a substantial increase from 2010 to 2019, reaching their highest point at 216.8 billion U.S. dollars. In 2020, investments fell sharply to under 124 billion U.S. dollars, before recovering strongly in 2021 to exceed 239 billion U.S. dollars. Following this 2021 peak, fintech investment levels declined significantly, with 2024 recording the lowest investment value since 2017. Throughout these fluctuations, the Americas consistently attracted the majority of investments, representing over half of the total global investment volume. Fintech revolution: North America lead the charge Fintech refers to innovative startups in the financial sector that leverage modern technology to revolutionize financial services. These companies develop digitally enhanced products, offering widespread access to financial services at lower costs compared to traditional institutions. Their solutions often improve efficiency, accessibility, and user experience in various financial operations. As of 2024, the North America led the global fintech landscape with over 12,000 fintech businesses, establishing the region as the world's premier hub for financial technology innovation. Which is the largest fintech unicorn in the U.S.? In 2024, Stripe, a San Francisco-based payment processing services company, led the U.S. fintech unicorn sector with a valuation of 65 billion U.S. dollars. This positioned Stripe as the most valuable fintech company in the United States. Following Stripe was Chime, another significant player in the fintech space, valued at 25 billion U.S. dollars. The substantial valuations of these companies underscore the growing importance and financial clout of innovative payment and banking solutions in the U.S. financial technology landscape.

Detailed breakdown of business investment by industry and asset, in current prices and chained volume measures, non-seasonally adjusted and seasonally adjusted, UK, Quarter 1 (Jan to Mar) 1997 to Quarter 3 (July to Sept) 2024.

Angola AO: Investment With Private Participation: ICT data was reported at 200.000 USD mn in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 68.000 USD mn for 2001. Angola AO: Investment With Private Participation: ICT data is updated yearly, averaging 134.000 USD mn from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2010, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 200.000 USD mn in 2010 and a record low of 68.000 USD mn in 2001. Angola AO: Investment With Private Participation: ICT data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Angola – Table AO.World Bank.WDI: Investment Statistics. Investment in ICT projects with private participation refers to commitments to projects in ICT backbone infrastructure (including land based and submarine cables) that have reached financial closure and directly or indirectly serve the public. Movable assets and small projects are excluded. The types of projects included are operations and management contracts, operations and management contracts with major capital expenditure, greenfield projects (in which a private entity or a public-private joint venture builds and operates a new facility), and divestitures. Investment commitments are the sum of investments in facilities and investments in government assets. Investments in facilities are the resources the project company commits to invest during the contract period either in new facilities or in expansion and modernization of existing facilities. Investments in government assets are the resources the project company spends on acquiring government assets such as state-owned enterprises, rights to provide services in a specific area, or the use of specific radio spectrums. Data are in current U.S. dollars and available 2015 onwards only.; ; World Bank, Private Participation in Infrastructure Project Database (http://ppi.worldbank.org).; Sum;

Annual data on direct investment positions. Values for Canadian direct investment abroad and foreign direct investment in Canada are presented by country.

The total global energy transition investment towards decarbonization amounted to over two trillion U.S. dollars in 2024, which was a record high. That was a 11 percent increase compared to the previous year's investments in the energy transition. Investments in renewable energy accounted for roughly a third of global energy transition investments in 2023.

The total global net assets of mutual funds registered in the United States amounted to approximately 25.5 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023, compared to around 5.53 trillion U.S. dollars in 1998. Mutual funds - additional information Mutual funds are investment funds in which the capital is pooled from a number of different investors and then used to buy securities such as stocks, bonds or money market instruments. Although investing in mutual funds, rather than direct investment in individual securities, still presents a certain degree of risk, it has become more and more common practice around the world. One of the biggest advantages of this type of investment is the fact that the fund assets are managed by professionals, who aim to eliminate some of the risk involved in investing in individual stocks and bonds through diversification of assets. As of 2022, there were almost 7,400 mutual funds domiciled in the United States. There are four main types of mutual funds, categorized by the nature of their principal investments, namely: stock or equity funds (whether domestic or international), bond or fixed income funds, money market funds and hybrid funds. In 2022, domestic equity funds were the most popular category in the United States, representing 46 percent of all mutual fund and ETF assets.

Foreign direct investment in Canada by ultimate investor. The series on inward foreign direct investment in Canada by ultimate investor differs from the standard presentation of FDI, which is based on the country of residence of the immediate direct investor, by showing the country of the investor that ultimately controls the investment in Canada.

Foreign Direct Investment in Thailand increased by 66699.72 THB Million in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Thailand Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

JP: Foreign Direct Investment Position: Outward: Total: Russian Federation data was reported at 671,515.346 JPY mn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 601,744.038 JPY mn for 2022. JP: Foreign Direct Investment Position: Outward: Total: Russian Federation data is updated yearly, averaging 228,539.085 JPY mn from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2023, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 671,515.346 JPY mn in 2023 and a record low of 168,836.906 JPY mn in 2018. JP: Foreign Direct Investment Position: Outward: Total: Russian Federation data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.OECD.FDI: Foreign Direct Investment Position: by Region and Country: OECD Member: Annual. Reverse investment: Netting of reverse investment in equity (when a direct investment enterprise acquires less than 10% equity ownership in its parent) and reverse investment in debt (when a direct investment enterprise extends a loan to its parent) is applied in the recording of total inward and outward FDI transactions and positions. Treatment of debt FDI transactions and positions between fellow enterprises: directional basis according to the residency of the direct investor. FDI financial flows, income flows and positions include, if they exist, resident Special Purpose Entities (SPEs) which cannot be identified separately. Valuation method used for listed inward and outward equity positions: Own funds at book value, Accumulation of FDI equity flows. Valuation method used for unlisted inward and outward equity positions: Own funds at book value, Accumulation of FDI equity flows. Valuation method used for inward and outward debt positions: Nominal value .; FDI statistics are available by geographic allocation, vis-à-vis single partner countries worldwide and geographical and economic zones aggregates. Partner country allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Geographic allocation of inward and outward FDI transactions and positions is according to the immediate counterparty. Inward FDI positions according to the ultimate counterparty (the ultimate investing country) are also available and publishable. In the dataset 'FDI statistics by parner country and by industry - Summary', inward FDI positions are showed according to the UIC. Intercompany debt between related financial intermediaries, including permanent debt, are excluded from FDI transactions and positions. Direct investment relationships are identified according to the criteria of the Framework for Direct Investment Relationships (FDIR) method. Debt between fellow enterprises are completely covered . Collective investment institutions are covered as direct investment enterprises. Non-profit institutions serving households are covered as direct investors. FDI statistics are available by industry sectors according to ISIC4 classification. Industry sector allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Inward FDI transactions and positions are allocated to the activity of the resident direct investment enterprise. Outward FDI transactions are allocated according to the activity of the non resident direct investment enterprise. Statistical unit: Enterprise.

Ivory Coast CI: Investment with Private Participation: Transport data was reported at 285.000 USD mn in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 36.400 USD mn for 2004. Ivory Coast CI: Investment with Private Participation: Transport data is updated yearly, averaging 101.650 USD mn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2012, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 285.000 USD mn in 2012 and a record low of 28.000 USD mn in 1996. Ivory Coast CI: Investment with Private Participation: Transport data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ivory Coast – Table CI.World Bank.WDI: Investment Statistics. Investment in transport projects with private participation refers to commitments to infrastructure projects in transport that have reached financial closure and directly or indirectly serve the public. Movable assets and small projects are excluded. The types of projects included are management and lease contracts, operations and management contracts with major capital expenditure, greenfield projects (in which a private entity or a public-private joint venture builds and operates a new facility), and divestitures. Investment commitments are the sum of investments in facilities and investments in government assets. Investments in facilities are the resources the project company commits to invest during the contract period either in new facilities or in expansion and modernization of existing facilities. Investments in government assets are the resources the project company spends on acquiring government assets such as state-owned enterprises, rights to provide services in a specific area, or the use of specific radio spectrums. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Bank, Private Participation in Infrastructure Project Database (http://ppi.worldbank.org).; Sum;

In the first quarter of 2024, the number of foreign investments in technology startups in Israel increased to 323 deals. Similarly, domestic startup investors closed 276 funding deals. This is a moderate increase in the number of signed deals relative to the previous quarter. During the observed period, the last quarter of 2023 showed the lowest number of venture investments.