Could technology make the stock market safer for the average individual

Abstract

The stock market has always been seen as a tool that only rich people can use. The average folk sees it with distrust, caution and even fear. Perhaps there are valid reasons that have created this feeling towards the stock market. However, technology has recently made the stock market available to pretty much anyone with $100. Web applications like Robinhood allow people to invest in the stock market without the need of paying for a broker. Many people have taken the risk to invest this way. But is the stock market truly fair for all? The purpose of this study is to see which tools technology has brought to people and which ones are still needed in order for the stock market to be safe and fair for everyone.