Retail investors are increasingly active in the U.S. stock market, with flows into technology stocks more than tripling in recent weeks. Despite the Nasdaq 100 index entering a correction, individual investors have invested approximately $67 billion into U.S. stocks since the beginning of the year, and a total of about $138 billion over the past six months. This surge in retail trading comes as professional money managers are reducing their market exposure, indicating a divergence in investment strategies. The S&P 500 has experienced a 10% decline, yet retail investors continue to buy the dip, showing resilience amid market volatility. According to trading-activity firm VandaTrack, these mom-and-pop investors remain undeterred by recent market swings.