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Re:Reddit’s ‘GMEBagHoldersClub’ Is Where GameStop Stock Buye... by lilSebastian on Saturday February 06, 2021 @04:04AM (#26045290)
> Yes, if they allowed it to happen it would have bought some institutions down.

Aren't the hedges involved insured to the tune of Trillions (USD)?

Re:Reddit’s ‘GMEBagHoldersClub’ Is Where GameStop Stock Buye... by LatteLazy on Saturday February 06, 2021 @04:18AM (#26045350)
I might be wrong but... I don't think hedge funds are insured against losses like that. They're generally pretty secret about theur strategy and insuring against losses would mean disclosing them and getting the insurers permission to change them, as well as a hefty premium...