Retail investors continue to pour money into the US stock market at a historically rapid pace, though demand for downside protection is increasing. Data compiled by Castle Securities shows no net selling days on their retail cash equity platform through July. The average daily net purchase by retail investors is approximately 3.2 times the historical monthly average, making July the second-highest month for retail inflows since January 2020. While still net buyers of call options, their interest is waning, with a Castle Securities metric indicating a shift towards buying downside protection rather than solely chasing gains. AI
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