Charles Schwab CEO: Individual investors are leading the markets this year.

Retail Investor Behavior - Retail investors demonstrated market acumen by buying at the April low, preceding a 30% market increase [1] - Retail investors are increasingly engaged in market research and education, dispelling the stereotype of uninformed traders [2] - Demand for financial advice among retail investors has risen this year [3] Investment Platform Trends - Investment platforms are providing approximately 35 hours of weekly coaching on investing and trading, with record levels of consumption [3]