CommSec data shows Gen Z makes up 19% of active investors in FY26 despite 1.6% of platform wealth

Reuters2026/08/26 10:31

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Commonwealth Bank analysis of more than 2 million CommSec customers flagged a broad rise in retail investing in FY26.
Active customers rose 11.5%, trading volumes climbed 27%, traded value increased 33%.
Gen Z held 1.6% of platform wealth yet made up 19% of active market participants.
International shares reached 10% of holdings for Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, double Baby Boomers’ exposure.
Average portfolios rose with age: around $20,000 for Gen Z, $66,000 for Millennials, $233,000 for Gen X, $541,000 for Boomers.

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CommSec data shows Gen Z makes up 19% of active investors in FY26 despite 1.6% of platform wealth

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