EPISODE · Aug 8, 2025 · 18 MIN
Meme Stocks: What Are They and Why Are People Getting Caught Up in Them?
from The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler · host The Investor Coaching Show
Paul starts off the show sharing that firms and planners can claim to be a fiduciary and then immediately sell you something that states in the fine print, “We are not acting as a fiduciary during this sale.” Paul then segues to a topic that sucks many investors into gambling and speculation: meme stocks and penny stocks. Listen along to hear what meme stocks are, why the financial media loves to talk about them, and the few success stories. Want to cut through the myths about retirement income and learn evidence-based strategies backed by over a century of data? Download our free Retirement Income Guide now at paulwinkler.com/relax and take the stress out of planning your retirement.
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Paul starts off the show sharing that firms and planners can claim to be a fiduciary and then immediately sell you something that states in the fine print, “We are not acting as a fiduciary during this sale.” Paul then segues to a topic that sucks many investors into gambling and speculation: meme stocks and penny stocks. Listen along to hear what meme stocks are, why the financial media loves to talk about them, and the few success stories. Want to cut through the myths about retirement income and learn evidence-based strategies backed by over a century of data? Download our free Retirement Income Guide now at paulwinkler.com/relax and take the stress out of planning your retirement.
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Meme Stocks: What Are They and Why Are People Getting Caught Up in Them?
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