A study of working adults found that males are 91% more likely than females to be invested in the stock market. With every year of age, the odds of being invested in the stock market increased by 3%. The paper was published in the Journal of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Economics. The stock market is a platform where shares of publicly traded companies are bought and sold, allowing investors to own a portion of a company and potentially benefit from its growth and profitability. People invest money in stocks to build wealth over time, as the value of their investments can increase if the comp…