The GameStop Revolution: Retail Investors Rise

This chapter examines the transformative impact of the WallStreetBets community on retail investing, particularly during the GameStop stock surge. It details the dynamics of short-selling, the financial upheaval faced by institutional investors like Melvin Capital, and the contrasting strategies of bullish versus bearish investors. The discussion emphasizes the challenging relationship between retail investors and mainstream financial media as they disrupt conventional trading norms.