Stonks

An intentionally misspelled version of "stocks" originating from internet meme culture, typically paired with an image of a man in a suit in front of a rising arrow graph. The term is used humorously to describe irrational market optimism or individual stock positions that defy fundamental analysis. It became a rallying cry during the meme stock era of 2021, capturing the absurdist humor of retail traders who embraced the chaos of markets as entertainment.