teenagers have mixed feelings about the stock market after gamestops trading frenzy according to a survey from nonprofit youth organization junior achievement usa and tax accounting and consulting firm rsm examining their beliefs about investing following gamestops rises and falls 39 of teens see the stock market as an opportunity to make money quickly while 20 believe its too risky however 40 still think stocks are a good longterm investment the survey revealed while the gamestop saga captured teens attention the events may have turned away some future investors responses show only half of teens believe the stock market is a good thing for everyday americans responses show moreover 37 of teens wouldnt invest if given money to participate in the stock market according to the survey more from personal finance heres how retirement plan tax breaks may widen racial wealth gaps what social security funds new depletion dates mean for your benefits millions of americans will lose unemployment benefits this weekend a percentage of teens have been basically sidelined because of this said ed grocholski senior vice president of brand for junior achievement usa its understandable why they would be hesitant to put money into the stock market said certified financial planner leona edwards wealth advisor at mariner wealth advisors in nashville but it could put a serious dent in how much they are able to save in the future their reluctance to invest may affect putting money into their first workplace 401k plan grocholski said