Retail Investors Trim Microsoft (MSFT) and Palantir (PLTR) Stakes

Published on Β· Source: finance.yahoo.com

Retail Investors Trim Microsoft (MSFT) and Palantir (PLTR) Stakes

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Retail investors have begun reducing their holdings in software stocks, particularly Microsoft (MSFT) and Palantir (PLTR). Microsoft shifted from being the second-most-bought stock in April to the second-most-sold stock in May. A JPMorgan report noted that trading volumes from retail investors have increased by 28% since mid-April, correlating with a 29% rise in a basket of retail favorite stocks. Palantir currently has a forward P/E ratio of 97, exceeding that of the S&P 500's multiple, leading to cautious sentiment among investors.

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