
WallStreetBets (WSB) is one of the most popular Reddit communities, known for taking bets on heavily shorted stocks. It rose to global prominence after its heavily rewarding bets of GameStop Corp. (GME) and AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC).
The community’s rise in strength could be attributed to the influx of a new generation of retail investors after the pandemic. The stocks discussed on the WallStreetBets platform often have nothing to do with solid fundamentals or high growth prospects and surge based on investors’ optimism. As a result, meme stocks are highly speculative and risky.