Children Invested $70 Million in the Market in 2025: Here's What They're Purchasing.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Yahoo Finance
Updated: 8 hour ago0mins
Investment Growth Among Youth: In 2025, kids and teens using Greenlight invested over $70 million, a 65% increase from the previous year, with the average age of investors being 12. They are saving and investing at younger ages, focusing on technology stocks like Nvidia, Apple, and Tesla.
Intentional Spending Trends: Teens are becoming more intentional with their spending, favoring thrifting and bargain-hunting, which led to a significant increase in spending on platforms like Depop and discount retailers like Five Below.
Future Financial Aspirations: Many kids expressed a desire to buy homes or businesses by age 25, with 67% believing they will be as financially well-off or better than their parents, indicating a shift towards long-term financial planning.
Continued Financial Education: Greenlight anticipates that discussions around money management will grow in 2026, as kids show enthusiasm for seeing their money grow and developing healthy financial habits.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
