If I Bought $1,000 of GameStop (GME) at the January 2021 Short Squeeze Peak?

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GameStop (GME)
2021-01-28 → 2024-06-01
$285
$-715  ·  -71.5%
0.3x your money
Short timeframes can be volatile — time matters.
$1,000
Total invested
$48.40
Start price
$23.14
End price
Stocks
Asset type
Investment Growth Over Time 2021-01-28 → 2024-06-01
AssetGameStop (GME)
Start price$48.40
End price$23.14
Total invested$1,000

About This Scenario

GameStop hit $483 on January 28, 2021 — driven by WallStreetBets and Roaring Kitty. Anyone who bought the peak and held lost over 90%. The short squeeze legend, told by the numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much would $1,000 in GameStop stock bought at the January 2021 short squeeze peak be worth today?

GameStop (GME) peaked at approximately $483 on January 28, 2021 during the WallStreetBets short squeeze. A $1,000 investment at that peak bought roughly 2 shares. By 2024 with GME trading around $12-$25, that investment is worth approximately $25-$52 — a loss of 94-97%. The stock briefly recovered to $60-$80 during the May 2024 'Roaring Kitty returns' rally but quickly fell again.

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