% institutional vs retail in stocks

Discussion in 'Trading' started by thenewguy, Nov 7, 2005.

  1. Does anybody either know, or know where I can find data regarding make up of daily trading volume? Specifically, I'm wondering what % of daily volume in stocks is institutional trading vs retail.

    Thanks,

    - The New Guy
     
  2. dac8555

    dac8555

    i used to know a while back...but it has changed. I think you will find that the VAST majority is institutional. way more than 50% in any given market. for some reason 5% retail sticks in my mind for equities.
     
  3. Thanks for your reply.

    I've been looking for information from the exchanges, but I can't even seem to find it there. I think it would be interesting to know for sure.

    Anyone else have any idea, or guesses?

    Thanks,

    - The New Guy