Retail Frenzy Winners and Losers

What is the main point about the GameStop situation discussed in the first section?

• The situation is entirely black and white.

• Only retail investors have made money.

• Both hedge funds and market makers have profited.

• Main Street has completely defeated Wall Street.

How do market makers like Citadel Securities make money during the GameStop rally?

• By investing in GameStop's competitors.

• By short selling GameStop stocks.

• Through the bid-ask spread and high trading volumes.

• By buying and holding GameStop stocks.

What role did Silver Lake play in the GameStop saga?

• They profited from convertible bonds in AMC.

• They advised retail investors.

• They shorted GameStop stocks.

• They bought a large number of GameStop shares.

What was a significant consequence of hedge funds deleveraging during the GameStop saga?

• Increased stability in the stock market.

• A decrease in trading volumes.

• A rise in GameStop's stock price.

• A significant drop in the S&P 500 and global stocks.

How did the GameStop saga affect average investors holding broader market funds?

• They experienced significant gains.

• Their investments were unaffected.

• They faced losses due to market volatility.

• They were able to buy more GameStop stocks.