The Motley Fool’s 2026 AI Investor Outlook Report reveals that 62% of Americans have faith in AI companies for strong long-term returns, driven by younger investors who own AI stocks. Despite concerns of an AI bubble, most Americans remain optimistic about the sector’s potential.

The report shows that younger investors, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, are confident in AI’s long-term returns, while older investors are more skeptical. 93% of Americans who already own AI stocks express confidence in the technology’s potential for strong returns.

Younger investors are less worried about an AI bubble, believing that AI stocks could still outperform the market despite potential price corrections. Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma sees AI as a generational investment opportunity with long-term potential for investors.

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