If you haven't been living under a rock over the past month and have had an internet connection, then you've probably unintentionally encountered various memes, tweets and news stories about Wallstreetbets, Gamestop ($GME), stocks rising to the moon, and hedge funds getting burned over the past month.

Subaan attempts to give a *brief* summary of what happened, why it happened, and the implications of the whole story.

Key discussion points in this episode:

• What is WallStreetBets (WSB)?
• The Gamestop ($GME) saga.
• What is short selling?
• How excessive short selling cause $GME to go to the moon, and burn the hedgefunds.
• How commission-free trading platforms (like Robinhood and Trading212) make money.
• Is short selling bad? Should it be allowed? What are its benefits?

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What is Getting It?: In a Nutshell

A conversation where we explore topics both familiar and unfamiliar to us to find out what makes them interesting, so that we can expand our horizons and further our understanding of the world and people around us.
From science to lifestyle design, languages to religion, plus everything in between - anything can be interesting if exposed to you through the right lens. We hope to spark your curiosity through open-minded and thoughtful discussion, as well as a healthy dose of overthinking.

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About us

Subaan is a 4th year medical student, motion designer, and an avid rabbit hole explorer. He has keen interests in lifestyle design, technology, investing, and metabolic health. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter.
Dan is a 5th year medical student, pianist, and random fact connoisseur. He spends most of his time learning about languages, playing sports, music, and geopolitics. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter.

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