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 20.1M members. It has been around since 2012. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the Stocks communities list. It is the 1st largest community in the Investing topic page.

Roughly 925K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Hate, Worst, and Market. 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
20.1M Members

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +925K members
Growth: +4.8% / 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: 408K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 173K members
  • Aug: 128K members
  • Sep: 9K members
  • Oct: 41K members
  • Nov: 62K members
  • Dec: 52K members
  • Jan: 76K members
  • Feb: 58K members
  • Mar: 67K members
  • Apr: 63K members
  • May: 70K members
  • Jun: 74K members

Topics

  • Hate
    36 posts in the past month
    #1
    Hate
    36
  • Worst
    36 posts in the past month
    #2
    Worst
    36
  • Market
    33 posts in the past month
    #3
    Market
    33
  • Stocks
    23 posts in the past month
    #4
    Stocks
    23
  • Trading
    21 posts in the past month
    #5
    Trading
    21

Flair

  • Meme
    58 posts in the past month
    1. Bring back the GOAT
    2. The top is so in
    3. experience makes all the difference
    #1
    Meme
    Bring back the GOAT · The top is so in · experience makes all the difference
    58
  • Gain
    31 posts in the past month
    1. Bought ACN puts instead of ACM, got 3000%
    2. I'm a WallStreetBets Millionaire! AMA
    3. +63% (8.5K) SPCX FREE MONEY. Thanks Elon!
    #2
    Gain
    Bought ACN puts instead of ACM, got 3000% · I'm a WallStreetBets Millionaire! AMA · +63% (8.5K) SPCX FREE MONEY. Thanks Elon!
    31
  • Discussion
    31 posts in the past month
    1. A year ago, Michael Burry sold everything except Estee Lauder. He also bought puts on Nvidia.
    2. Screw AI. Screw Space. Fusion Energy is the future.
    3. At this point they’re just fucking with us now.
    #3
    Discussion
    A year ago, Michael Burry sold everything except Estee Lauder. He also bought puts on Nvidia. · Screw AI. Screw Space. Fusion Energy is the future. · At this point they’re just fucking with us now.
    31
  • YOLO
    25 posts in the past month
    1. SpaceX Buys Tesla – Before The Midterms
    2. Is this what a well diversified portfolio looks like?
    3. 150k SPCX YOLO OTDE and 7/17, cooked or cooking?
    #4
    YOLO
    SpaceX Buys Tesla – Before The Midterms · Is this what a well diversified portfolio looks like? · 150k SPCX YOLO OTDE and 7/17, cooked or cooking?
    25
  • Loss
    23 posts in the past month
    1. I have lost every position I've taken since june started.
    2. Spacex loss prn, suggestions for my last 40k?
    3. I think I’m doing it.
    #5
    Loss
    I have lost every position I've taken since june started. · Spacex loss prn, suggestions for my last 40k? · I think I’m doing it.
    23

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 20.1M 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.