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self-directed

British  

adjective

  1. (of study, learning, etc) regulated or conducted by oneself

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Retail investors’ enthusiasm for self-directed trading has been on the rise for decades, long before the advent of social media.

From MarketWatch

Other self-directed investors might find themselves unsettled by inflation or volatile markets and could use an adviser to help them craft a plan to navigate the unfamiliar.

From The Wall Street Journal

And, unlike every other surveyed generation, they are more satisfied with self-directed investing than with working with advisors.

From Barron's

It will decrease the need for investment advisers and increase self-directed investing as AI can quickly offer research-based information and suggest portfolio structures to meet the investment needs of individuals without the fees.

From The Wall Street Journal

The district began offering self-directed, online learning options Monday that will continue through at least Friday as the community awaits reopening plans.

From Los Angeles Times