August 2023
They’re not leaving — so what’s next?
In 2020, a wave of retail investors entered the stock market. In the last two years, approximately 30 million new retail investors opened brokerage accounts in the U.S.1 By 2021, retail investors comprised 25% of total equities trading volume, nearly double the percentage reported a decade prior.2
And they’ve stuck around. In February 2023, retail investors across platforms set a new all-time high for weekly inflows, with $1.5 billion dollars pouring into the market in a single week.3
Participation in the public markets remains high; more significantly, it has evolved. Public’s latest Retail Investing Report dives into what’s new and what’s next.
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- Just how mighty are active retail traders?The Economist (Aug-21)
- The Rise of Retail TradersBNY Mellon (Nov-21)
- Retail Army Bets Record $1.5 Billion on Stocks at Fastest Pace Ever, JPMorgan SaysBloomberg (Jul-23)
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As an experienced financial analyst and enthusiast, I have a deep understanding of the stock market and retail investor trends. I have closely monitored the surge of retail investors entering the stock market since 2020 and have witnessed the significant impact they have had on the trading landscape. The evidence of their influence is staggering - approximately 30 million new retail investors opened brokerage accounts in the U.S. over the last two years, and by 2021, retail investors comprised 25% of total equities trading volume, almost double the percentage reported a decade prior. Moreover, in February 2023, retail investors across platforms set a new all-time high for weekly inflows, with $1.5 billion pouring into the market in a single week.
The article "August 2023 They’re not leaving — so what’s next?" delves into the continued presence of retail investors in the stock market and explores what lies ahead. It mentions Public, an investing platform that caters to everyone, allowing investment in stocks, treasuries, ETFs, crypto, and alternative assets, all in one place. The platform provides access to custom company metrics, live shows about the markets, and insights from a community of millions of investors, creators, and analysts.
The article also references several concepts related to the stock market and investment offerings, including brokerage services, alternative assets, crypto, and treasuries. It highlights the role of Open to the Public Investing, a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA & SIPC, which offers brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities. Additionally, the article discusses alternative assets available on Public, which are offered by Dalmore Group, LLC, and are speculative in nature, involving substantial risks and not being FDIC or SIPC insured.
Furthermore, the article touches upon cryptocurrency execution and custody services provided by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC, emphasizing that cryptocurrencies are not securities and are not FDIC or SIPC insured. It also mentions U.S. Treasuries investing services offered by Jiko Securities, Inc., a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA & SIPC, and the associated risks involved in T-bill investments.
In summary, the article provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of retail investing and the various investment opportunities and risks associated with different asset classes, catering to the diverse needs and interests of retail investors in the current market environment.
