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Gamma Squeeze Explained: Why GameStop Wasn’t One

October 24, 2026August 15, 2026 by Bruno M.
Gamma Squeeze Explained: Why GameStop Wasn’t One

A gamma squeeze forces dealers hedging calls to buy stock, pushing it higher. Here’s the mechanism, how to spot one, and why GameStop wasn’t one.

Categories Market Education Tags GameStop, gamma squeeze, investing basics, market makers, options trading, short squeeze

Market Makers, Bid-Ask Spreads, and Why Liquidity Matters

November 13, 2026May 12, 2026 by Bruno M.
Market Makers, Bid-Ask Spreads, and Why Liquidity Matters

Every stock trade passes through a market maker who profits from the bid-ask spread. Here’s how market makers work, what payment for order flow means for you, and why liquidity affects every investment decision.

Categories Market Education Tags bid-ask spread, investing basics, market makers, payment for order flow, stock market liquidity

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