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GameStop, Citadel, And The Fleecing Of Small Investors | Spencer Jakab

Forward Guidance

CHAPTER

The GameStop Stock Surge and the Role of Robinhood

This chapter discusses the events surrounding the GameStop stock surge and the role of Robin Hood, a popular trading app. It explains how Robin Hood allowed users to trade for free, attracting a young cohort of traders. The chapter also mentions how the clearing house contacted Robin Hood, asking for $3 billion of collateral to cover the trades. Additionally, it touches on the strategy of using call options to increase profits and highlights the ease and addictiveness of the Robin Hood app.

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