The Death of the Retail Trader

It seems like main stream investing is on the decline. I’m not sure if it’s a sign of the times or a sign that the current bull market is still in it’s infancy. I always like to keep in mind that correlation does not mean causation.

CNBC Viewership Drops To Lowest Since 1997, Cramer Has Worst Month Ever  – 6/24/2014, zerohedge.com

CNBC Core Viewership Drops To Fresh Two Decade Low In November, Lowest Since 1993 – 11/26/2013, zerohedge.com

CNBC’s Ratings Decline is Bullish News for Investors – 5 / 2 / 2013, US News

Ratings Way Down For CNBC’s Marquee Shows And Stars: NY Daily News – 4 / 29 / 2012, deadline.com

CNBC isn’t the only network for financial news, but it’s one of the main sources for retail.