63% of Americans Say Investing Needs Patience, Yet 43% Are Trading More Than Ever

A new contradiction sits at the center of how Americans say they invest versus how they actually invest. The Charles Schwab Modern Wealth Survey 2025 found that over 63% of Americans believe investing today requires more long-term patience, yet 43% of active traders report trading more frequently than when they first started investing. The gap... 63% of Americans Say Investing Needs Patience, Yet 43% Are Trading More Than Ever