Retail Trading Volume Sets New Records in June, Nearly Double Post-2020 Average
Retail cash-equity trading volume in June is tracking 9% above May's record and is roughly 1.9 times the average monthly level since 2020, according to data.
Retail investor participation has reached unprecedented levels, with June cash-equity trading volume running approximately 9% above the previous record set in May. The current pace is nearly double the average monthly volume observed since the start of 2020.
The surge reflects a broader trend of heightened retail activity in equity markets, continuing the post-pandemic pattern of elevated individual investor engagement. The data underscores the growing influence of retail traders on market dynamics.
No specific asset classes or regions were singled out in the report, but the figures highlight a broad-based increase in participation across cash equities.
Source: First Squawk