U.S. Equity Index Option Volume As Trump prepares for his second term, the combination of his policy direction and the prevailing market conditions is poised to boost the options market, particularly among retail investors. Image: Bloomberg
Cumulative Flows to Crytocurrency Funds In 2024, unprecedented inflows into cryptocurrency funds signal a shift in sentiment, as both retail and institutional investors increasingly embrace digital assets. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
Flows – Subsequent 4-Week S&P 500 Returns Retail investors continue to buy the dip despite the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which is bullish for U.S. stocks. Image: BofA Securities
Premium Spent on Buy-to-Open Single-Stock Option Transactions Retail options traders are back in droves. Image: BofA Global Research
Equity Call Volume Equity call volumes have been declining since late of January, as retail investors are focused on the economic reopening. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
S&P 500 vs. Cumulative U.S. Equity Fund Flows U.S. equity fund inflows are very strong this year. Do retail investors buy at the top and sell at the bottom? Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
Market Share of Overall U.S. Equity Trading Volumes The frenzy of trading attracts more and more retail investors to the stock market. Image: Financial Times
Stock Market – Average Daily Trading Volumes Stock trading volumes surge, as the frenzy of trading attracts many retail investors to the stock market. Image: Financial Times
Investors and Government Stimulus Checks New retail investors are willing to invest in the stock market using government stimulus checks. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
Large-Cap Mutual Funds – Over/(Under)weight Allocations Large-cap mutual funds are underweight retail favorites. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. Stock Market’s Daily Volume U.S. stock trading volumes surge, as retail investors face down hedge funds. Image: Financial Times