The article discusses the increasing trend of retail investors turning to ETFs, particularly single-stock ETFs, to gain access to volatile tech stocks with leverage. Here are three highlights from the article:
1. Record year for ETF inflows: 2024 saw a surge in ETF inflows, driven by the growing interest in trading volatile tech stocks among retail investors.
2. Rise of single-stock ETFs: The approval of single-stock ETFs in the U.S. has led to rapid growth in this category, with assets under management totaling $18 billion, focusing on popular tech stocks with leverage.
Editorial content by Jordan Fields