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Retail investors keep buying small caps despite 60 percent drops—can this rout actually bottom
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Small caps are mostly red—yet retail funds keep piling in
As oil prices climb and geopolitical tensions drive institutions toward safety, markets remain volatile and many stocks have fallen sharply. Yet retail investors are still buying across segments, even as declines in some areas range from 25% to 60%. With about 65% of small caps in the red, their concentration raises a critical question: is this sell-off nearing a floor?
- Institutions move to safety while markets stay jumpy
- Retail investors keep buying despite sharp 25% to 60% declines
- Around 65% of small caps are still in the red
- Heavy retail exposure makes the “bottom” question urgent
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