Abraham: Younger investors use yield accounts for opportunistic cash parking
Leif Abraham · When the Stock Market Becomes a MEME | Leif Abraham on TBPN April 8th · Apr 10, 2025 · at 9:58
Leif Abraham, co-founder and co-CEO of Public.com, discusses how younger retail investors utilize yield and bond accounts on the platform.
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“So, so, so, so you're seeing younger generations using it less as a, hey, I'm gonna now actually hold the bond to maturity for 10 years from now, and more use like these account types that we've created for, you know, just like earn some yield on your stuff, you know until you know, actually see other opportunities.”
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