Chapter
The GameStop Saga Explained: How Retail Investors vs. Wall Street Took Over the Stock Market
06:10 - 12:57 (06:47)
Retail investors have been buying GameStop stock and call options, while institutional investors have been shorting the stock. However, as the stock continues to rise, many hedge funds are now facing large losses and margin calls.
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Institutional investors are shorting GameStop while retail investors are buying the stock and call options.
06:10 - 12:57 (06:47)
GameStop
Summary
Institutional investors are shorting GameStop while retail investors are buying the stock and call options. After retail drives the stock up, institutions are reaching collateral limits and questioning the future of the company despite a letter from Ryan Cohen urging a strategic review.