Retail investor sentiment hovering between cautious and concerned

Retail investor sentiment hovering between cautious and concerned
(Image: Sharesies)
Rebecca Howard
Sharesies experienced record December trading volumes after a quarter when retail investor sentiment hovered between “cautious” and “concerned”. "As we head into 2024, confidence remains stable," the retail investment platform said.December marked the highest trading volumes in the platform’s six-year history, likely driven by the US Federal Reserve’s announcement that it anticipates interest rate cuts in 2024, Sharesies said. With more than 500,000 customers and $2.5 billion of its money...

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