The AI Craze Drives Explosive Growth in US Investment, Totaling $763 billion in Retail Stock Investment

BlockBeats News, June 26th, The AI frenzy has led to an explosive growth in foreign investment in the United States: In the 12 months ending in April 2026, net capital inflows to the U.S. surged to a record $840 billion, with significant increases in the funds from individual investors and official institutions purchasing U.S. assets. Since the beginning of 2025, foreign capital inflows into the U.S. have nearly tripled, compared to a peak of around $400 billion in 2021, which was less than half of the current level.

In April, individual investors' purchases of U.S. stocks soared to $7.63 trillion, reaching a historic high. Official institution purchases reached a record $121 billion, more than doubling from the beginning of the year. The global demand for U.S. assets has never been higher.