Tag: GameStop

How retail traders drive record options volumes

Retail investors are rapidly transforming options markets once dominated by institutions. According to the Options Clearing Corporation’s 2024 Annual Report, traders executed more than...

Retail options boom: Platforms evolve for new investors

Retail investors have become a powerful force in the options market, with their share estimated to range between 45% and 60%, depending on how it's calculated. Although their activity surged during the pandemic, it has remained strong, fuelled by the appeal of options as a versatile and leveraged instrument that supports a range of short-term and event-driven strategies.

EU regulator cautions retail investors following the GameStop chaos

The EU's financial markets regulator has urged retail investors to be cautious following the GameStop chaos.

Robinhood CEO apologises for “unacceptable” shortcomings during the GameStop chaos

The boss of Robinhood has apologised in front of a congressional hearing for the stock-trading app's behaviour amidst the GameStop chaos.

Robinhood rival Public.com on the cusp of raising another funding round

Stock-trading platform Public.com is about to close a Series D round, according to media reports.

After the GameStop backlash: Robinhood removes trading restrictions

Robinhood has removed its restrictions on trading GameStop stocks after facing criticism from users and lawmakers.

GameStop chaos forces Robinhood to raise another $2.4bn

Retail trading app Robinhood has secured another $2.4bn, adding to the $1bn investment announced last week.

Robinhood reportedly raises $1bn emergency funds after surge of investment activity...

After a tough week, investing app Robinhood has reportedly raised more than $1bn in fresh capital from existing investors after being strained by high volumes of trading.

Amidst the GameStop chaos: the World Wide Robin Hood Society is...

The World Wide Robin Hood Society keeps being mistaken for Robinhood as the trading app faces intense scrutiny amidst the GameStop trading chaos.

Robinhood goes down amidst GameStop trading chaos

Stock-trading app Robinhood went down for some users during Wednesday amidst the trading chaos surrounding GameStop, according to a Motherboard report.

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