Bloodbath

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Apr 4, 2025

Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood, shares his insights on the current retail investor landscape and the dramatic impacts of recent tariff changes on the market. He discusses the volatility affecting tech giants like Meta and Apple, as well as the role of platforms like Robinhood in shaping new trading behaviors among younger investors. The conversation also covers the rise of leveraged ETFs, the essential skills needed for modern investing, and how financial services can engage a tech-savvy clientele.

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ANECDOTE

Humiliating First Trade

Josh Brown shares a story about his humiliating first trade experience.
His dad's broker laughed at his stock pick, which then cratered.

INSIGHT

Frictionless Trading

This generation can experiment with trading without public embarrassment.
Removing friction and democratizing access changes the investing landscape.

INSIGHT

Trading Frequency

More trading experience can improve trading skills through learning from mistakes.
However, overtrading without risk management can be detrimental for investors.

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On episode 186 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood to discuss: the stocks getting hit hardest by the tariff selloff, the state of the retail investor, 24 hour trading, and much more!

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