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The definitive WSB trading dictionary with 58 terms every options trader needs to know. From Diamond Hands to YOLO, this glossary covers the language of r/wallstreetbets, r/options, and Reddit trading communities.
58 terms every trader needs to know
What does BTFD mean in trading?
Buy The F***ing Dip. A rallying cry to buy when prices drop, assuming they'll recover.
"SPY down 2%? BTFD this is a gift"
What does DD mean in trading?
Due Diligence. An in-depth analysis or research post about a stock. The holy grail of WSB content.
"Just spent 47 hours writing DD on why PLTR is going to $100. TLDR: buy calls"
What does Earnings Roulette mean in trading?
Buying options before an earnings report hoping for a big move. Pure gambling with extra steps.
"Playing earnings roulette on AMZN tonight, straddle or bust"
What does Gamma Ramp mean in trading?
When market makers who sold call options have to buy the underlying stock to hedge, creating a self-reinforcing upward price spiral.
"The gamma ramp is set up perfectly for a squeeze, we just need volume"
What does HODL mean in trading?
Hold On for Dear Life. Originally a typo in a Bitcoin forum post that became a meme. Means holding no matter what.
"HODL gang checking in, I'll sell when I'm dead"
What does Infinite Money Glitch mean in trading?
A trade setup that theoretically can't lose. Spoiler: it can and will lose.
"Found an infinite money glitch: sell puts, use premium to buy calls. Can't go tits up."
What does Let It Ride mean in trading?
Not taking profits and letting a winning trade continue running. Usually ends in tears.
"Up 400% but I'm going to let it ride because I'm greedy and stupid"
What does Printer Go Brrr mean in trading?
The Federal Reserve printing money (quantitative easing), which inflates asset prices. The ultimate bull thesis.
"Why would I buy puts? Money printer go brrr, stonks only go up"
What does Short Ladder Attack mean in trading?
An alleged manipulation tactic by short sellers. Whether it's real or conspiracy theory depends on who you ask.
"They're doing a short ladder attack on GME again! Hold the line!"
What does Short Squeeze mean in trading?
When a heavily shorted stock rises, forcing short sellers to buy shares to cover, driving the price even higher. The holy grail of WSB.
"Short interest is 140%, this is the mother of all short squeezes"
What does The Wheel mean in trading?
An options strategy: sell cash-secured puts, get assigned, then sell covered calls. Repeat. Theta gang's bread and butter.
"Running the wheel on AAPL, collecting $500/week in premium. Boring but profitable."
What does Theta Gang mean in trading?
Options sellers who profit from time decay (theta). They sell options to degens and collect premium while time erodes option value.
"Theta gang always wins. Let the degens buy FDs, I'll sell them."
What does YOLO mean in trading?
You Only Live Once. Going all-in on a single trade with your entire account. The purest expression of degen trading.
"YOLO'd my entire 401k into TSLA 300c weeklies. Either I retire or I restart. No in-between."
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Definitions reflect how these terms are used on Reddit trading communities.
This is educational content, not financial advice. But you already knew that, you beautiful degen.
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