Tesla Tops Schwab's STAX Report as Most Bought Stock in June 2025
Summary
Tesla was the most bought stock by retail investors in June 2025, driven by robotaxi hype despite overseas sales concerns. Other top buys included Palantir, Amazon, and Alphabet, often after price dips. Nvidia was the most sold stock as it reached all-time highs, indicating profit-taking. The report highlights retail investors' focus on short-term volatility and product news.
Tesla Leads Schwab's STAX Report as Most Bought Stock in June 2025
Publication Date: July 9, 2025
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) emerged as the most purchased stock among retail investors in June 2025, according to Charles Schwab's STAX report. This surge in buying interest was primarily driven by increasing anticipation surrounding its robotaxi debut in Austin, which helped to overshadow ongoing concerns regarding weaker overseas sales performance.
Joe Mazzola, Schwab's head of trading and education, commented on the trend, stating, "People treat TSLA as a very tradeable asset. Investors saw a 20% pullback and took advantage." This highlights retail investors' propensity to capitalize on price dips in high-volatility assets like Tesla.
June's Top Retail Picks: Key Highlights
The STAX report detailed the most actively traded stocks by retail investors during June:
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Tesla (TSLA)
- Momentum built late in June, fueled by the impending robotaxi rollout.
- Attracted significant buying interest following a 20% price dip, reinforcing its appeal as a volatility play.
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Palantir (PLTR)
- Slipped to second place after leading the list in May.
- Maintained strong retail interest, particularly after a 10% price drop and a further decline from $145 to $130.
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Amazon (AMZN)
- Held its third-place position for the third consecutive month.
- Experienced a rebound from April lows, though buying activity slowed as the stock approached four-month highs.
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Alphabet (GOOGL)
- Ranked fourth, with increased interest observed only after the stock dipped into negative territory for the month.
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Circle Internet Group (CIRC)
- A recent IPO that saw an initial five-fold price surge followed by a steep correction, drawing speculative retail interest.
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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) and UnitedHealth (UNH)
- These established companies continued to attract long-term retail investors, likely for their perceived portfolio stability and defensive characteristics.
Top Sell: Nvidia (NVDA)
Conversely, retail traders heavily offloaded Nvidia (NVDA) for the second consecutive month. This selling pressure was particularly pronounced as the stock reached new all-time highs in late June, suggesting profit-taking by retail investors.
Market Sentiment Meets Hard Data
Understanding these retail trading patterns can be further enhanced by leveraging financial data APIs:
- Most Active Stocks API: Provides daily trading volume data, offering insights into high-interest tickers across both retail and institutional segments.
- Price Target Summary API: Helps assess future sentiment by comparing analyst price targets against current retail buying and selling behaviors.
Bottom Line
Retail investors are clearly demonstrating responsiveness to both short-term volatility and significant product news. The excitement surrounding Tesla's robotaxi developments and Nvidia's record-high valuations created contrasting trading flows. This dynamic illustrates how investors navigate the interplay between speculative opportunities and strategic positioning in a volatile market.