Fidelity's new platform shows how retail investors are changing markets
Fidelity just dropped its new platform, Fidelity Trader+, aimed at self-directed retail investors who like to take charge of their trades.
With real-time analytics and customizable charts, it's built for active traders looking for smarter tools.
Josh Krugman, senior vice president of brokerage at Fidelity, noted that these clients "have a unique set of needs" and that "expectations by these clients have become very high."
The move also shows how much the industry is paying attention to everyday investors since the pandemic.
Retail investors' growing influence on markets
Retail investors now make up about 8% of all stock trading by dollar value—a big jump from before COVID-19, according to Vanda Group's Marco Iachini.
They've played a huge part in major market moments and IPOs lately.
Other platforms like Robinhood and Moomoo have also stepped up their game, showing just how much influence regular people now have on market trends.