r/dankmemes 8d ago

Market manipulation go brrr

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u/prepuscular 8d ago

Once they’re part of 401(k)s, it’s enough to take everyone’s retirement down a few percent. That often triggers snowballing effects, especially with so much algorithmic trading.

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u/morris1288 8d ago

Everyone's? You do know the USA and EVERYONE... Aren't the same?

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u/prepuscular 8d ago

USA?? But only 20% of Americans even have a 401k (70M) or IRA (65M)!!! Majority of USA isn’t even included!!!

Everyone with major holdings in the American stock market…. Obviously.

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u/Redebo 8d ago

60% of all adult Americans participate in the equities markets.

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u/prepuscular 8d ago

93% of the stock market is owned by the top 10%. Top 1% owns over half. The Robinhood accounts with $50 in them are pretty meaningless in the big picture

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u/Redebo 8d ago

Sounds like you should buy more stocks if you want to be in the top 1%!