ape in
CommonTo buy into a stock aggressively and emotionally, usually with more confidence than analysis.
Self-aware and often ironic. The people who use it know it implies low research and high conviction. It's a feature, not a bug, in WSB culture.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | saw it trending, ape'd in at market open. no research, all vibes | Made an impulsive buy based solely on social hype. | reddit, 2021 |
| 02 | everyone is aping into that new AI stock. i'm staying patient. maybe. | Watching others buy impulsively into a trending stock while trying to resist. | x, 2024 |
| 03 | apes together strong | The community solidarity phrase of WSB. Together we hold. | reddit, 2021 |
| 04 | my financial advisor told me to diversify. i ape'd into one stock with everything. | Ignoring professional advice to make a conviction bet. | x, 2022 |
Use it when
- Buying into a trade quickly based on hype or community momentum.
- Describing impulsive entry into any investment.
- More broadly, jumping into anything without overthinking it.
Do not use it when
- You mean a careful, researched investment decision.
- You mean general enthusiasm without the reckless connotation.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
WSB traders started calling themselves apes around 2020-2021 as ironic self-deprecation and solidarity. The phrase 'apes together strong' became a rallying cry during the GameStop short squeeze. 'Aping in' evolved from this identity.
- First seen
- 2020
- Confidence
- high
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