WEF – Global Retail Investor Outlook, Mar 2025

The main theme of the report is the development of retail investing and the integration of individual investors into the financial ecosystem.

Key findings include the transformation of global capital markets, making them more accessible to individual investors. A study conducted among 13,000 people in 13 countries revealed significant gaps in education, access, and trust, requiring action from governments, regulators, and the industry. There is an increased demand from retail investors for improved access to financial advice.