Is 2020 the Year of Retail Investors?

The video discusses the global surge in retail investment, highlighting the rapid increase in new brokerage accounts, particularly in China. It explores the trend across various markets, including India, the UK, and the US, and examines the impact of retail investors on market composition. The video also analyzes where retail money is flowing, noting a shift from bank accounts to investments in low profitability, high volatility, and cheap stocks, with examples from Turkey and smaller cap indices in the US, China, and Japan.

Which country is highlighted for having the fastest pace of new brokerage account openings since 2015?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• China

• India

What is one of the main effects of retail investors on the markets?

• Significant impact on market composition

• Decreased trading volumes

• Reduction in new account openings

• Stabilization of stock prices

Where is retail money primarily being redirected from?

• Bank accounts with negative real interest rates

• Cryptocurrency holdings

• Real estate investments

• Government bonds

What type of stocks do retail investors prefer according to Bloomberg intelligence?

• Stocks with high dividend yields

• Expensive stocks with stable returns

• Low profitability and high volatility

• High profitability and low volatility

Which indices have seen a surge due to retail investor interest?

• Large cap indices

• Small cap indices

• Mid cap indices

• Blue chip indices