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apes together strong
What does apes together strong mean?
A solidarity slogan urging retail investors to hold their positions collectively rather than capitulate, on the belief that unity gives them market-moving power.
"Ignore the FUD and hold — apes together strong."
Origin
Derived from the Planet of the Apes franchise; became a core r/WallStreetBets anthem during the 2021 GameStop squeeze.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'apes together strong' mean?
It's a rallying cry among retail investors that they hold real market power as long as they stick together and refuse to sell. The 'apes' are the retail crowd, and the idea is that collective conviction beats individual panic.
Where does 'apes together strong' come from?
The phrase riffs on a line from the Planet of the Apes films and became a core anthem on r/WallStreetBets during the 2021 GameStop short squeeze.
How is it used in trading?
It's posted to encourage others to keep holding a stock and ignore fear-driven selling, framing the retail crowd as a unified 'ape' army versus institutional 'smart money.'
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