03 — Access has reshaped the landscape
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04 — Dip-buying is a defining behavior
Retail consistently steps in during selloffs, acting as a stabilizing force rather than a source of volatility.
05 — Shift toward higher beta names
Leadership has moved from traditional large caps toward names like Nvidia and Tesla, which act as sentiment barometers.
06 — ETFs gain share in volatility
During uncertainty, retail rotates into broad ETFs, signaling a more diversified approach.
07 — Retail drives product innovation
Adoption of zero-day options and prediction markets shows retail shaping market structure.
08 — New products expand participation
Alternatives like prediction markets are additive, bringing in new users without replacing equities.