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The recent fluctuations in the stock market have increased U.S. investors' concern about the market's volatility. However, they have had little effect on investors' confidence and optimism about the stock market.

Out of 14 key events in life, investors' most common, financially beneficial experiences include buying a home and getting married.

For the first time since 2007, slightly more nonretired Americans think they will be able to live comfortably after retirement than fear they will not. Americans closest to the retirement age are more mixed.

U.S. investors who have access to a 401(k)-type plan at work say offering meetings with a financial professional is the best way employers can help them manage their retirement plans. Written communication ranks lower.

With the stock market approaching its all-time high in May, U.S. investors showed some concern the market was peaking.

Fewer retired U.S. investors today than in 2015 are optimistic that they can maintain their income or reach short-term investment targets over the next year. They remain optimistic about reaching their five-year investment goals.

Most U.S. investors in a recent Wells Fargo/Gallup Investor and Retirement Optimism Index survey said they have high (25%) or moderate (56%) tolerance for sharp market downturns. Just 18% said they had little or no tolerance.

A majority of U.S. investors say their daily mood is affected at least a little by their investments. Retirees and high-asset investors are the most likely to be affected.

ESG has yet to capture much of the American public's attention or divide partisans as sharply as other issues.

Most U.S. investors believe higher interest rates would either have no effect on their finances or would be good for them, overshadowing the 29% who say these would be bad for them. Still, most say the Fed should wait to raise rates.