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Speculation vs Investment: Understanding Meme Stocks
Meme stocks are considered speculative investments rather than traditional investments due to their lack of underlying value. They hold a mimemic value in current cultural moments, making them purely speculative without a clear basis in asset value. The distinction between speculation and investment lies in the timeframe of the decision-making process, with meme stocks falling into the speculation category due to their short-term and trend-dependent nature.