Retail investors reduce trading in Magnificent Seven stocks ahead of Big Tech earnings
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Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 27
Retail investors reduce trading in Magnificent Seven stocks ahead of Big Tech earnings
11 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 27
Retail trading volume for these stocks fell to 11% of total activity last week, with Meta’s retail share hitting a four-year low at 5.7%.
Overall, Magnificent Seven trading by retail investors declined 9% in April, while total volumes dropped 26%. Retail investors are also showing defensive options positioning and shifting activity toward sectors like consumer staples and utilities.
This cautious approach follows increased market volatility since the Iran war, with retail investors trading less actively and hedging against potential market declines as major tech earnings approach.
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