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 20.3M 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 750K 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
20.3M Members

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +750K members
Growth: +3.8% / 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: 588K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 100K members
  • Jul: 73K members
  • Aug: 68K members
  • Sep: 13K members

Topics

  • Hate
    26 posts in the past month
    #1
    Hate
    26
  • Worst
    22 posts in the past month
    #2
    Worst
    22
  • Market
    11 posts in the past month
    #3
    Market
    11
  • Looking
    10 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking
    10
  • Struggling
    10 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    10

Flair

  • Discussion
    44 posts in the past month
    1. Turning $15 million into a billion has the same rate of return as turning $15 into $1,000
    2. I lost over a million and cant get over it.
    3. S&P 500 P/E ratio down to 19.4x
    #1
    Discussion
    Turning $15 million into a billion has the same rate of return as turning $15 into $1,000 · I lost over a million and cant get over it. · S&P 500 P/E ratio down to 19.4x
    44
  • Meme
    42 posts in the past month
    1. Which one of y'all was this?
    2. Zoom announced today the appointment of Former Oracle CFO to its Board of Directors
    3. 👏
    #2
    Meme
    Which one of y'all was this? · Zoom announced today the appointment of Former Oracle CFO to its Board of Directors · 👏
    42
  • Gain
    32 posts in the past month
    1. Sold it all today, it's finally over
    2. 2k—>52k HOOD
    3. TODAY DELL CALL 3 bagger Made 180K 🔥
    #3
    Gain
    Sold it all today, it's finally over · 2k—>52k HOOD · TODAY DELL CALL 3 bagger Made 180K 🔥
    32
  • News
    23 posts in the past month
    1. They're shutting us down, boys -- A Boston Wendy’s, licensed to open till 11 p.m., has been staying open until 3 a.m. for years, apparently
    2. Broadcom's stock drops 5% as weak guidance overshadows earnings beat
    3. New Jobs Report
    #4
    News
    They're shutting us down, boys -- A Boston Wendy’s, licensed to open till 11 p.m., has been staying open until 3 a.m. for years, apparently · Broadcom's stock drops 5% as weak guidance overshadows earnings beat · New Jobs Report
    23
  • YOLO
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Imagine not full porting SMCI at mid $20s
    2. AVGO Buy before ER
    3. AVGO 700K YOLO - Am I cooked?
    #5
    YOLO
    Imagine not full porting SMCI at mid $20s · AVGO Buy before ER · AVGO 700K YOLO - Am I cooked?
    20

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 20.3M 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.