In the following video, Motley Fool Pro advisor Jeff Fischer takes a question from a Fool reader, who asks: "Is it possible for a group of amateur investors to cause a short squeeze? How possible would it be for a large group to come together and force short sellers to cover their positions?"
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Ask a Fool: Can a Group of Investors Cause a Short Squeeze?
Can a group of amateur investors cause a short squeeze on a stock?
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