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Keith Gill made a dramatic entrance to his first YouTube livestream in over three years, donning fake bandages, sunglasses, and a sling. Despite his flashy appearance, he didn’t have much groundbreaking news to share with the nearly 650,000 viewers who tuned in at the peak of the stream. However, one key takeaway was his E-Trade portfolio, which revealed GameStop stock and options as his only positions.
During the livestream, GameStop stock experienced extreme volatility, plunging as much as 41%. Trading halts were triggered multiple times as the stock traded over 200 million shares, a significant increase from its average volume. Despite the stock’s decline, Keith Gill remained unfazed and reiterated his bullish view on GameStop, emphasizing his belief in CEO Ryan Cohen’s turnaround strategy.
Ryan Cohen, known for his success with Chewy, was described by Gill as a talented leader with the potential to transform GameStop into a thriving company. Gill’s optimism is fueled by the recent cash infusion from last month’s meme-stock rally, as well as GameStop’s plan to sell an additional 75 million shares, potentially raising $3 billion in cash.
While Gill expressed confidence in GameStop’s future, he also humbly acknowledged the possibility of being wrong in his predictions. The stock’s price losses accelerated after the unexpected announcement of a 29% year-over-year drop in revenue, highlighting the challenges ahead for the video-game retailer.
In addition to discussing GameStop, Gill confirmed his sole ownership of his $350 million position in the company and dispelled rumors of collaboration with others. He also mentioned his anticipation for the movie “Dumb Money,” based on the GameStop saga.
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