How US retail dumb money turned into Wall Street’s most influential trading force Ruchir Sharma explains

They buy the dip so often even pros copy

Ruchir Sharma says US retail investors have rebranded from “dumb money” to a market force. By repeatedly buying dips and staying resilient through volatility, retail traders have started shaping how professional investors position themselves. Instead of dismissing retail behavior, pros are increasingly watching it for cues, turning a once-overlooked group into a measurable influence on Wall Street.