As Chinese language markets got here crashing down at first of 2025, a joke circulated amongst buyers: “What’s the most beneficial asset available in the market?” The reply, they replied with a chuckle, was “retail buyers”. China’s stockmarkets are dominated by amateurs. They purchase excessive and promote low, serving to the professionals eke out a residing. In addition they appear to be in infinite provide, irrespective of how a lot cash is misplaced. “They get minimize down like chives however develop proper again,” goes a preferred saying.