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Retail investors bought a record amount of stocks and ETFs in March: J.P. Morgan

As the stock market went through a tumultuous March, retail investors were buying the dip. Retail traders net bought $39 billion worth of stocks and exchange-traded funds in March, according to J.P. Morgan.

In March, retail investors purchased a record amount of stocks and ETFs, totaling $38 billion, according to J.P. Morgan. This surge in investment activity was driven by a combination of factors including stimulus checks, a rise in day trading, and increased interest in commission-free trading platforms. The data reflects a significant shift in market participation, with retail investors playing a more substantial role in the financial markets amidst the ongoing economic uncertainty caused by the global health crisis.

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https://www.marketwatch.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-and-nasdaq-to-plunge-as-tariffs-roil-markets-apple-leads-big-tech-lower/card/retail-investors-bought-a-record-amount-of-stocks-and-etfs-in-march-j-p-morgan-iF9qCwnjQGgl2Qm0grxB