Q2 2021 Retail Investing Already Outpacing 2020 Totals
First half activity was much higher than 2020, despite retail investors temporarily stepping away from their screens in April and May to start re-engaging with real life as pandemic restrictions lifted and vaccination rates rose.
- First half activity was much higher than 2020, despite retail investors temporarily stepping away from their screens in April and May to start re-engaging with real life as pandemic restrictions lifted and vaccination rates rose.
- DriveWealths Q2 Global Retail Trends Report is based on aggregated data from millions of retail investors around the world who trade fractional shares of U.S. equities through a network of global partners, including: Revolut, MoneyLion, Stake, Hatch, and Unifimoney, to name a few.
- Retail investors were still engaged in the second quarternew account openings increased 15% in the quarter, with steady increases month-to-month, driven largely by younger investors.
- A newcomer to the scene, Coinbase (COIN), also made an impact with retail investors as cryptocurrency trends continue to pick up steam.