stonks
"Stonks" is a slang term originating from internet culture, particularly within online communities such as Reddit, where it refers to stocks or stock market investments. The term gained prominence through the r/WallStreetBets subreddit, a forum where individual investors discuss and trade heavily in low-priced, often volatile stocks. The name is a playful misspelling of "stocks," blending the word with "stoned," which humorously implies the euphoric or irrational behavior sometimes associated with speculative trading.
The concept of "stonks" became widely recognized during the GameStop (GME) short squeeze in early 2021, where
Critics argue that "stonks" trading can be highly speculative and risky, with investors sometimes making impulsive