Pulling up a seat for the new breed of retail investor

'Companies must listen to this voice'

For years, company decisions were primarily made by a certain demographic who wielded a lot of influence.

However, in recent years, we have seen an explosion of retail investors, who use DIY investing apps to hold shares in companies they are passionate about. Retail investors now make up the majority of shareholders (the global average is currently 52% and rising) - this group is more important (and louder) than ever. The voice of the retail shareholder is growing and whilst individually they might only have five shares, collectively they have the power. Andrew Bailey: SVB collapse was the 'fastest passage from health to death since Barings' In 2023, companies must listen to this voic...