Investors traded a record $6.6 trillion worth of stock in the first half of 2025 - MarketWatch
1. Retail investors bought $3.4 trillion in equities in H1 2025. 2. High market volatility didn't deter bullish retail stock buying. 3. Cumulative net retail inflows reached $137.6 billion in H1 2025. 4. Average retail portfolio rose 6.2% in alignment with S&P 500 gains. 5. Retail investor participation remains at record highs amid market turmoil.