Short squeezes: Everything you need to know about the recent investing movement
January 28, 2021 at 06:00 AM EST
Obviously, this level of volatility is highly unusual. The recent price action in GameStop and several other stocks can be attributed to a phenomenon known as a short squeeze. Here's a closer look at what that means, how it works, and why it can cause massive spikes in stock prices like we've seen this week.