noun Internet Slang

cult stock

KULT stok · noun · slang

A stock with an obsessive, near-religious retail following.

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A stock whose fans hold with cult-like devotion regardless of fundamentals, defending it fiercely against any criticism.

“You can't say anything bad about that cult stock without getting swarmed.”
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cult stock In A Sentence

You can't say anything bad about that cult stock without getting swarmed.

Origin & Usage

Trader slang amplified during the meme-stock era for tickers with fanatical communities.

People Also Ask

What is a cult stock?

A cult stock is one with an obsessive, near-religious retail following — fans who hold it with cult-like devotion regardless of fundamentals and defend it fiercely against any criticism.

Why are they called cult stocks?

The name reflects the fanatical, tribe-like loyalty of the shareholders, who often swarm and attack anyone who criticizes the company or its price.

When did the term cult stock become popular?

It's older trader slang that got amplified during the meme-stock era, when tickers with fanatical online communities became a major market force.

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