AI Trading Outperforms Retail Investors by 13.4% Annually: Algorithms Are Systematically Profiting From Your Fear

A decade-long study reveals stocks bought by retail crowds lost ~40% while AI-driven strategies shorting retail sentiment achieved 10-13.4% annual returns. AI's speed, emotionlessness and 24/7 analysis give it a systematic edge. But AI tools come with hidden costs that can erode profits.