To The Moon

Like many retail investors, I’ve found myself bagholding a few stocks, still holding on, deep in the red, waiting for a turnaround. And sometimes, in moments of irrational hope, I imagine one of them catching fire on social media, going viral on Reddit, and suddenly mooning to the stratosphere. The idea of my stock becoming the next GameStop or AMC is a tempting fantasy. But if I’m being honest, I know that’s not likely. There are only so many meme stock darlings, and the odds of lightning striking my portfolio are slim.

That said, when I’m picking stocks, “meme potential” isn’t part of my investment criteria. I focus more on fundamentals—revenue growth, profitability, debt levels, and the broader economic conditions. It’s the approach that makes the most sense to me.

However, just because a stock has become a meme doesn’t mean I automatically steer clear. If I believe a meme stock is actually undervalued despite the noise and hype, I’m open to buying in. For me, the core question is always the same: Is this a good investment based on what I understand about the company and the market? Not: Is this trending on r/wallstreetbets?

That said, I do find meme stocks fascinating. They’re like the wildcards of the financial world fueled by internet culture, collective enthusiasm, and sometimes sheer chaos. Watching them move, often detached from any financial rationale is like observing a strange, high-stakes social experiment in real time.

So while I won’t stake my financial future on the next viral stock movement, I’ll still be watching from the sidelines, popcorn in hand. Because love them or hate them, meme stocks have changed the game and they’re not going away anytime soon.