[Retail Investors Slowing Down U.S. Stock Purchases: Net Buying of $13 Billion in the Past Month, Lowest Since 2020] BlockBeats News, July 11, according to VandaTrack data, retail investors have net purchased $13 billion worth of U.S. stocks over the past month, marking the lowest level since 2020. Since early 2026, monthly net purchases by retail investors have decreased by $18 billion, a drop of 58%. Meanwhile, net purchases of individual stocks have fallen by $8 billion, a 71% decline, to $3.2 billion, the lowest level since Q1 2020. Despite this, the total holdings of retail investors have reached a record $500 billion, doubling compared to mid-2024. Currently, the selling activity of retail investors is almost on par with their buying activity, which has compressed net buying volumes. Retail trading activity in the market is cooling down. [Original Link]