Retail Investors Trade Record $6.6 Trillion in First Half of 2025

Retail investors traded a record $6.6 trillion worth of stocks in the first half of 2025, driven by uncertainty, volatility, and relief. The most traded securities included Nvidia (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), and Palantir (PLTR). Despite initial concerns over tariffs and trade wars, bullish sentiment has emerged as fears subside. The stock of Nvidia has a consensus Strong Buy rating among analysts, with a price target of $175.69 and 10.26% upside potential.