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5 charts showing how ‘dumb money’ is transforming the stock market, as retail traders smash Wall Street records

Wednesday, July 1, 2026


Retail trading volume reached record levels in May and June. Retail investors who purchased stocks during price declines saw those positions gain value during the subsequent market recovery.

Original reporting: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/5-charts-showing-how-dumb-money-is-transforming-the-stock-market-as-retail-traders-smash-wall-street-records-c651b4e5?mod=mw_rss_topstories

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