While the vast majority of institutional investors have a huge buying power, retail investors have only a limited purchasing power. As a result, they are often charged more fees in transaction fees and marketing fees. Fortunately, there are ways for them to avoid paying these high fees and still make a profit. The Securities and Exchange Commission...

Retail investors use retail brokerage accounts and other types of investment accounts to make investments. Some of these services include Robinhood and TD Ameritrade. Other investors participate in crowdfunded private equity investment funds through their own accounts. The purpose of these services is to provide investors with tools to make their...

Unlike hedge funds, retail investors typically invest in smaller amounts and invest less frequently than institutional investors. According to a Gallup survey, 55% of US households own individual stocks, either directly or through mutual funds or retirement savings accounts. Despite this fact, retail investors can play a vital role in the stock...