On April 21, Tom Lee expressed in an interview with CNBC that retail investors are expected to be the primary drivers of the next stock market surge. According to BlockBeats, Lee believes that many retail investors missed the rebound during previous war-related sell-offs. As panic subsides, these investors are likely to re-enter the market, providing significant buying power to propel stocks higher.
Lee suggests that with the return of retail funds and continued corporate earnings growth, investors might experience one of the best periods of their lives in the next 18 to 24 months. However, he also cautions about short-term risks, noting that the market may first test the new Federal Reserve Chair before any upward movement occurs.