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Is it dangerous to invest in a meme stock?

Is it dangerous to invest in a meme stock?

Update: 2025-08-04
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The 2021 GameStop saga introduced the world to meme stock mania. Now, with the likes of GoPro and Krispy Kreme in the spotlight, the phenomenon is returning. Andrea Heng speaks with SMU's Associate Professor of Finance (Education), Aurobindo Ghosh, to unpack the psychology behind the hype and the risks for retail investors.

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Is it dangerous to invest in a meme stock?

Is it dangerous to invest in a meme stock?

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