Spencer Jakab
Award-winning Wall Street Journal investing columnist and former emerging markets research director, author of a book on the GameStop phenomenon and a commentator on how retail investors interact with Wall Street.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 1h 14min
Spencer Jakab: What Wall Street Doesn't Want You to Know & Why You're Probably a Worse Investor Than You Think - Award-winning financial journalist shares lessons
Spencer Jakab, award-winning Wall Street Journal investing columnist and former emerging markets analyst, walks through meme-stock crazes and how trading apps gamify speculation. He unpacks GameStop mechanics, short squeezes, and platform-driven manipulation. He also examines why passive investing often outperforms active bets and how social media fuels risky behavior.
