r/wallstreetbets

Community Overview

About r/wallstreetbets

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The community at a glance

r/wallstreetbets is a Subreddit for Investors and Stock Investors with roughly 20.4M members. It has been around since 2012. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. It is the 1st largest community in the Investing topic page and the 1st largest community in the Stocks topic page.

Roughly 820K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking, Looking For Stock, and Looking For A Yolo. Product recommendations often mention best leveraged etf, best leveraged tsla etf, and best tax saving startegy for short term capital gains.

On Reddit
Established 2012
20.4M Members

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +820K members
Growth: +4.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 2K members
  • 2014: 5K members
  • 2015: 18K members
  • 2016: 67K members
  • 2017: 113K members
  • 2018: 248K members
  • 2019: 317K members
  • 2020: 983K members
  • 2023: 12.9M members
  • 2024: 2.7M members
  • 2025: 2.3M members
  • 2026: 732K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 52K members
  • Jan: 76K members
  • Feb: 58K members
  • Mar: 67K members
  • Apr: 63K members
  • May: 70K members
  • Jun: 100K members
  • Jul: 73K members
  • Aug: 68K members
  • Sep: 79K members
  • Oct: 51K members
  • Nov: 28K members

Topics

  • Looking
    10 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking
    10
  • Looking For Stock
    5 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For Stock
    5
  • Looking For A Yolo
    3 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For A Yolo
    3
  • Looking For A Tool
    3 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For A Tool
    3
  • Looking For A New Broker
    3 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking For A New Broker
    3

Flair

  • Gain
    19 posts in the past month
    1. $1,300 to $34,000 in SPX 0dte calls gambling on a V recovery on midterms
    2. Tasty
    3. Google 9k gain
    #1
    Gain
    $1,300 to $34,000 in SPX 0dte calls gambling on a V recovery on midterms · Tasty · Google 9k gain
    19
  • Meme
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Market green, portfolio red. Classic.
    2. Who cares about net loss?
    3. Ironic stock name
    #2
    Meme
    Market green, portfolio red. Classic. · Who cares about net loss? · Ironic stock name
    18
  • Discussion
    14 posts in the past month
    1. MRVL short - LITE long pair trade
    2. 27,924 massive put open interest wall on $APP at 200$ strike
    3. I bet the Cannabis etf MSOS closes at $4.20 today 😜
    #3
    Discussion
    MRVL short - LITE long pair trade · 27,924 massive put open interest wall on $APP at 200$ strike · I bet the Cannabis etf MSOS closes at $4.20 today 😜
    14
  • YOLO
    7 posts in the past month
    1. ARM Earnings Puts
    2. COHR Highly Regarded Earnings Play
    3. uh, guys. I thought the market is green today
    #4
    YOLO
    ARM Earnings Puts · COHR Highly Regarded Earnings Play · uh, guys. I thought the market is green today
    7
  • News
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Free speech absolutist in shambles
    2. Figma posts $391M in Q3 revenue, beating its own guidance by $16M
    3. $FIG earnings right now let's go
    #5
    News
    Free speech absolutist in shambles · Figma posts $391M in Q3 revenue, beating its own guidance by $16M · $FIG earnings right now let's go
    4

Product recommendations

  • best leveraged etf
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best leveraged etf?
    2. Best leveraged etf?
    #1
    best leveraged etf
    Best leveraged etf? · Best leveraged etf?
    2
  • best leveraged tsla etf
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best leveraged TSLA ETF?
    2. Best leveraged TSLA ETF?
    #2
    best leveraged tsla etf
    Best leveraged TSLA ETF? · Best leveraged TSLA ETF?
    2
  • best tax saving startegy for short term capital gains
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best tax saving startegy for short term capital gains?
    2. Best tax saving startegy for short term capital gains?
    #3
    best tax saving startegy for short term capital gains
    Best tax saving startegy for short term capital gains? · Best tax saving startegy for short term capital gains?
    2
  • best defense stocks in canada
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Defense Stocks in Canada
    2. Best Defense Stocks in Canada
    #4
    best defense stocks in canada
    Best Defense Stocks in Canada · Best Defense Stocks in Canada
    2
  • best subreddits to follow market trends
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best subreddits to follow Market Trends
    2. Best subreddits to follow Market Trends
    #5
    best subreddits to follow market trends
    Best subreddits to follow Market Trends · Best subreddits to follow Market Trends
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/wallstreetbets for?
Best for Investors and Stock Investors enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/wallstreetbets free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/wallstreetbets have?
Roughly 20.4M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/wallstreetbets on?
r/wallstreetbets runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/wallstreetbets cover?
On the Hive Index, r/wallstreetbets is organized under Investors, Stock Investors.
How do I join r/wallstreetbets?
You can join r/wallstreetbets by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Investing communities like?
Communities for investors covering stocks, real estate, options, and broader personal finance. Reddit has some of the most active investing communities on the internet, from value investing to dividend strategies, alongside Discord servers for trading signals and more niche investment approaches. Range of experience from total beginners to seasoned traders.