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Oil’s war-driven volatility pulls in record retail money, fueling 'meme-style' trading

CNBC Top Stories March 16, 2026 · 8:18 am Read Original
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Oil’s war-driven volatility pulls in record retail money, fueling 'meme-style' trading

Net retail buying of oil ETFs hit a record $211 million on March 12, surpassing the previous peak seen during the market turmoil in May 2020, according to Vanda Research. 

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Source CNBC Top Stories
Published Mar 16, 2026 · 8:18 am
Article ID k3mog72
Original URL Open source
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