Generation Y investors, like Robert White, are far less eager to take on risk, and experts say may be doing themselves a disservice.

The new young investor: Shunning stocks - Sep. 7, 2010

The new young investor: Shunning stockshttp://money.cnn.comToday, only 22% of investors under the age of 35 say they’re willing to take on a substantial level of risk, according to the Investment Company Institute. Compare that with 2001, when that same group outpaced every other age bracket.