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Sign InThe US stock market is seeing robust retail inflows as the S&P 500 approaches the historic 7,000 milestone. Tom Lee of Fundstrat noted that retail investors sold aggressively at the market bottom in late March, while hedge funds were actively buying the dip. Fundstrat strategists now predict that retail participants will lead the next leg of the market rally as they play catch-up after missing the previous surge. While this FOMO-driven momentum provides liquidity, institutional players remain cautious regarding overstretched valuations. Historically, peak retail participation is viewed as a contrarian indicator, yet analysts are focusing on whether this new wave can sustain the current trajectory. The market remains divided between retail optimism and the growing risks of a price correction.