A Less Obvious Inequality

A Less Obvious Inequality Hi Avid investor, I was at an event this past weekend that showcased several celebrities who got up to talk about the fight for gender equality. Movements like #MeToo are the catalyst for the increasing popularity of this type of event. It was interesting enough, but I can't help but be more fascinated by a different, less obvious inequality. Check this out: 1. In 1976, there were 23 listed companies per 1 million U.S. citizens. Today, it’s 23 listed companies 11 per million citizens. 2. In each of the last 20 years (except 2013), more companies have delisted from the stock exchange than have gone public. 3. Apple hitting a $1 trillion market cap could be for lack of other public choices: Uber, Lyft, Hulu, Reddit, Airbnb, Coinbase, Pinterest and many more have stayed private. 4. The global private equity industry raised $453 billion from investors in 2017 -- a new record (according to Reuters). If you have a pension, you're a private equity investor. The rest of us need to make do with what is available on the ever-shrinking public markets. Article Wrap-Up: 1. [How to Read Stock Charts (for Beginners)]( 2. [Options Strategies: How Do They Work?]( 3. [Commercial vs. Residential Real Estate Investing: Which One Is Right For You?]( Have a great week, everyone! Elizabeth -- Investor Junkie Helping Make Finance Easy [( --------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: By reading this, you agree to all of the following: You understand this to be an expression of opinions and not professional advice. Investor Junkie makes no guarantee or other promise as to any results that may be obtained from using the information provided. You are solely responsible for the use of any content and hold Empowering Media, Inc. and all members and affiliates harmless in any event or claim. If you purchase anything through a link in this email, you should assume that we have an affiliate relationship with the company providing the product or service that you purchase, and that we will be paid in some way. We recommend that you do your own independent research before purchasing anything. Copyright © Empowering Media, Inc. | All Rights Reserved Our mailing address is: Empowering Media, Inc. 2417 Jericho Turnpike #112 Garden City Park, NY 11040-4710 United States ​ [Add us to your address book]( [Unsubscribe](