Investor Warning: Retail investors at risk when trading in volatile markets

The Central Bank is warning retail investors that investing during periods of market volatility can mean increased risks for them and can lead to loss of their money.

A Central Bank analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on retail investment activity found that

• Activity (including the number of retail accounts and average number of daily trades) increased significantly during the period of increased market volatility
• All firms reported an increase in the percentage of retail clients losing money in the period.

The full warning is published here.