Jenna Ross

Senior Financial Writer

Jenna earned her Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Victoria. Prior to joining Visual Capitalist, she spent 5 years working in personal banking. It's now her goal to demystify investing and help everyone take control of their finances. Her work has been featured on The World Economic Forum. When she's not writing, Jenna can be found hiking or keeping a lookout for cute dogs.

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Markets1 week ago

U.S. Housing Prices: Which States Are Booming or Cooling?

The national housing market saw a 4.5% rise in house prices. This graphic reveals which states had high price growth, and which didn't.
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Energy3 weeks ago

The Projected Rise in U.S. Data Center Energy Use

By 2030, U.S. data center energy use is forecast to quadruple. But can the power grid keep up with this demand?
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Investor Education3 weeks ago

The Silent Thief: How Inflation Erodes Investment Gains

If you held a $1,000 investment from 1975-2024, this chart shows how the inflation rate can drastically reduce the value of your money.
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Politics1 month ago

Trade Tug of War: America’s Largest Trade Deficits

Trump cites trade deficits—the U.S. importing more than it exports—as one reason for tariffs. Which countries represent the largest deficits?
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Economy2 months ago

Visualized: The Growing Opportunities in Global Trade Careers

Visual Capitalist has partnered with the Hinrich Foundation to explore the landscape of global trade and find out what students and trade professionals can do to...
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Technology2 months ago

AI Stocks: The Capital-Raising Surge

AI stocks captured investors' interest in 2024, drawing a third of all VC funding. So, which companies are securing the biggest investments?
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Technology3 months ago

3 Reasons Millennials Are Driving the AI Revolution

Millennials are more likely to accept AI than older generations. What other factors could help them drive the AI revolution?
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Financing4 months ago

Public vs. Privately-Held Companies: The Shifting Landscape

Over the last 25 years, the number of public companies has dropped while the number of privately-held companies has risen.
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Technology4 months ago

Online Shopping: Charting the Holiday Surge

Online shopping has risen steadily, spiking in the fourth quarter each year due to Black Friday and holiday spending.
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Agriculture5 months ago

U.S. States Producing the Most Turkeys in 2024

The U.S. has produced a total of 205 million turkeys so far in 2024, and over 80% of them came from just 10 states.
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Healthcare6 months ago

Charted: Deaths Related to Bacterial Infection vs. Research Efforts

Globally, nearly 14% of deaths are related to a bacterial infection—but research isn't keeping up with the need for new treatments.
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Healthcare6 months ago

Visualizing the Rise of Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic resistance has nearly tripled in the last two decades, meaning treatments may no longer work for some bacterial infections.
Healthcare6 months ago

Ranked: The Top 20 Causes of Death in 2021

Globally, over 68 million people died in 2021. This graphic uses the latest available data to show the leading causes of death worldwide.
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Personal Finance6 months ago

Ranked: The Top 10 States by Average Retirement Savings

The average retirement savings across all states is $498,000 per person, but how much money have the top states saved?
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AI6 months ago

Ten Years of AI Venture Capital Deals and Exits

Globally, deal and exit values for AI venture capital have shown volatile but frequent growth. How might this affect investor returns?
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AI6 months ago

3 Examples of AI Being Used for Good

From diagnosing cancer earlier to protecting wildlife, these examples of AI show how it is helping people tackle big challenges.
Markets7 months ago

Ranked: The Fastest Shrinking Jobs in the U.S. (2023-2033F)

Will your job be in less demand in the future? See which occupations have the most projected job cuts from 2023 to 2033.
Markets7 months ago

Ranked: The Fastest Growing Jobs in the U.S. (2023-2033F)

As the economy shifts, see which occupations are expected to have the most job growth over the next decade—and what they pay.
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Technology7 months ago

Charted: Which Countries Are Excited or Nervous About AI?

There's mixed feelings about AI globally, but countries in Asia and South America tend to be the most excited.
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Money8 months ago

Charted: The Average American’s Financial Portfolio by Account Type

From retirement plans to bank accounts, we show the percentage of an American's financial portfolio that is typically held in each account.
Maps8 months ago

Mapped: Which EU Countries are the Most Expensive?

Which EU countries are the cheapest and the most expensive? See how prices compare relative to the EU average.
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Personal Finance8 months ago

5 Factors Linked to Higher Investor Engagement

Engaged investors review their goals often and are more involved in decisions, but which factors are tied to higher investor engagement?
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Technology8 months ago

Charted: The Surging Value of the Magnificent Seven (2000-2024)

From 2012 to July 2024, the value of seven big tech companies known as the Magnificent Seven grew from $1.1 trillion to $15.4 trillion.
Misc8 months ago

Mapped: Countries Experiencing the Most Positive Emotions

People in Latin American and Southeast Asian countries had the most positive emotions, like feeling joy or smiling and laughing a lot.
Misc8 months ago

Mapped: Countries Experiencing the Most Negative Emotions

People in African and Middle Eastern countries had the most negative emotions like feeling angry, sad, or stressed.
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Investor Education10 months ago

Charted: How Leverage Multiplies Stock Returns

Leverage, which multiplies daily stock price changes, leads to more volatility and higher return potential.
Markets10 months ago

Charted: Stock Buybacks by the Magnificent Seven

While Apple carried out $83 billion in stock buybacks over the last four quarters, Amazon and Tesla didn't report any.
Technology10 months ago

Ranked: The 20 Biggest Tech Companies by Market Cap

In total, the 20 biggest tech companies are worth over $20 trillion—nearly 18% of the stock market value globally.
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Environment11 months ago

The Rise in America’s Billion-Dollar Extreme Weather Disasters

From tropical cyclones to severe storms, the number of extreme weather disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion has climbed over time.
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Markets12 months ago

The European Stock Market: Attractive Valuations Offer Opportunities

On average, the European stock market has valuations that are nearly 50% lower than U.S. valuations. But how can you access the market?
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Investor Education1 year ago

How MSCI Builds Thematic Indexes: A Step-by-Step Guide

From developing an index objective to choosing relevant stocks, this graphic breaks down how MSCI builds thematic indexes using examples.
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Personal Finance1 year ago

Ranked: What People Value Most in a Financial Advisor

Positive reviews and recommendations are some of the least important factors—so what do people look for in a financial advisor?
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Personal Finance1 year ago

Mapped: Federal Tax Paid Per Capita Across Canada

We show which provinces and territories pay the most and least tax after adjusting for the number of tax filers in each jurisdiction.
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Markets1 year ago

Weathering Physical Climate Risks: A Guide for Financial Professionals

Physical hazards like fires pose climate risks for companies, due to the added costs of asset damage and business interruption.
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Investor Education1 year ago

Ranked: The Best Stock Brokers for Investors and Traders

Whether you’re searching for low fees or an easy-to-use trading platform, this clear breakdown can help you find the best stock brokers.
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Foreign Exchange1 year ago

Mapped: Which Foreign Exchange Regulators Can You Trust?

Some foreign exchange regulators have very strict regulations and enforcement, while others have few regulations—or none at all.
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Investor Education1 year ago

Conflicts of Interest Among Financial Advisory Firms

Financial advisors may not always act in your best interest. How common are conflicts of interest among U.S. firms?
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Markets1 year ago

3 Reasons Why AI Enthusiasm Differs from the Dot-Com Bubble

Valuations are much lower than they were during the dot-com bubble, but what else sets the current AI enthusiasm apart?
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Markets1 year ago

Decision Paralysis: The Rise to One Million Investment Choices

By 2031, there could be one million managed investment products. The rapid growth is leading to decision paralysis among investors.
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Investor Education1 year ago

Paying Less Tax: The Tax-Loss Harvesting Advantage

Learn how tax-loss harvesting works by using capital losses to offset capital gains, potentially reducing your tax bill.
Markets2 years ago

The 25 Worst Stocks by Shareholder Wealth Losses (1926-2022)

Among publicly-listed U.S. companies, the 25 worst stocks have lost shareholders a collective $1.2 trillion since 1926.
Markets2 years ago

The 25 Best Stocks by Shareholder Wealth Creation (1926-2022)

Accounting for just 0.1% of all public U.S. stocks, these companies have created nearly a third of all shareholder wealth since 1926.
Technology2 years ago

Nvidia vs. AMD vs. Intel: Comparing AI Chip Sales

The generative AI boom is powered by processors. How have AI chip sales grown over the last two years among Nvidia vs AMD vs Intel?
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Markets2 years ago

3 Reasons to Explore International Stocks Now

International stocks are trading at 20-year lows relative to U.S. stocks, which could present attractive buying opportunities for investors.
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Healthcare2 years ago

Innovation in Virology: Vaccines and Antivirals

Vaccine development has grown six-fold since 1995. Learn how virology, the study of viruses, is driving innovation in the healthcare industry.
Markets2 years ago

The 50 Best One-Year Returns on the S&P 500 (1980-2022)

The highest one-year return among the top S&P 500 stocks from 1980 to 2022 was a staggering 2,620%. Which stocks top the ranks?
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Markets2 years ago

Fact or Fiction? Test Your Knowledge About Investing During a Recession

From sector performance to market recoveries, test your knowledge about investing during a recession with this interactive quiz.
Markets2 years ago

The World’s Biggest Mutual Fund and ETF Providers

In 2022, the global net assets of mutual fund and ETF providers totaled $38 trillion. This chart shows the industry's biggest brands.
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Markets2 years ago

How Disinflation Could Affect Company Financing

History signals that after a period of slowing inflation—also known as disinflation—debt and equity issuance expands.
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Markets2 years ago

Reimagining the 60/40 Portfolio for Today’s Market

Amid uncertain economic times, a new allocation for the 60/40 portfolio may help investors target higher risk-adjusted returns.

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