Wooden jigsaw puzzle with text BUY and SELL. Photo Credit: Envato @innu_asha84
The GameStop saga highlighted the growing influence of retail investors in the stock market. This section will explore how technology and social media have democratized investing, enabling individual investors to challenge institutional investors.
The rise of online trading platforms has made investing more accessible to the general public. Furthermore, social media platforms like Reddit have become a hub for retail investors to share investment tips and strategies. This democratization of investing has levelled the playing field, enabling retail investors to challenge the dominance of institutional investors.
