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.

What characteristics do retail investors prefer according to Bloomberg intelligence?

Which countries are mentioned as examples of markets that have surged in comparison to their benchmarks?