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Retail investors ditch buy-the-dip mentality during market correction

Last updated: March 18, 2025 8:34 pm
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Individual investors are facing a challenging time as the stock market experiences a 10% correction, causing them to deviate from their usual dip-buying strategy. Retail outflows from U.S. equities have surged to around $4 billion over the past two weeks due to the uncertainty surrounding tariffs and economic concerns. This has led to a significant increase in trading activity among 401(k) holders, with levels four times higher than the average.

Rob Austin, the director of research at Alight Solutions, noted that instead of buying the dip, investors are selling off their large-cap equities in a reactionary manner. This shift in behavior is a stark contrast to the trend of dip-buying that has been prevalent in the market over the past couple of years.

The heightened selling pressure comes at a time when American households are more exposed to the stock market than ever before, with equity ownership accounting for nearly half of their financial assets. The recent market turbulence, fueled by President Trump’s tariff policies and economic uncertainty, has dampened investor sentiment and raised concerns about a potential recession.

Despite the current market conditions, retail traders are not giving up just yet. Margin account data, often used as a gauge of retail investor sentiment, remains elevated, indicating that there is still interest in the market. Barclays analysts believe that there is room for retail investors to further disengage from equities, but they have not reached a point of capitulation.

Barclays’ proprietary euphoria indicator suggests that sentiment has cooled off compared to previous highs but is still elevated relative to historical norms. While some investors may be cautious, many are not making any significant moves in response to the market volatility.

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Overall, the recent market correction has tested the resolve of individual investors, prompting them to rethink their investment strategies in a challenging environment. It remains to be seen how retail traders will navigate the uncertainty in the market and whether they will continue to stay engaged despite the ongoing turbulence.

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