This video examines the GameStop short squeeze and extracts practical lessons for investment professionals and exam candidates. By analyzing how retail enthusiasm disrupted the market, it links real-world events to key industry principles and compliance issues.

You’ll learn:

• How social media-driven trading can cause extreme price volatility

• The risks posed by rapid momentum and herd behavior in the market

• Short selling mechanics and the dangers of short squeezes

• Key compliance, suitability, and risk-disclosure considerations

• Exam-related crossovers where these lessons are tested

📘 Related Exams: SIE, Series 7, Series 65, Series 66
🧠 Skill Level: Intermediate
📈 Topics Covered: Market volatility, short squeezes, retail trading, risk management, regulatory oversight