A risk management perspective on GameStop stock surge
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Dave Lefort2021-01-28T21:37:00
Actions taken by Robinhood and TD Ameritrade amid the crazy GameStop stock surge can be understood from the perspective of risk management, but who’s watching out for the retail investors? That’s where the real risks lie.
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