Citadel Securities’ Rubner Sees Lower Volatility Lifting Stocks

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US stocks are poised to benefit from a powerful mix of returning investor flows after the tax season ends, falling volatility, and a positive technical backdrop, according to Citadel Securities.

Demand is coming from all corners: institutional investors are ready to rebuild risk, trend-following systematic investors are adding exposure, retail investors are dipping into select stocks, and corporate buybacks are set to ramp up as blackout windows reopen after earnings.