In this episode, Shamus Madan interviews Gav Blackburn of Wolf Financial. They discuss Blackburn's role, delve into retail trading and social sentiment, and debate signs of a market bubble. They also touch on the rise of retail investors in 2020 and measures to protect against volatility. Topics: Effect of retail trading on the stock market Social sentiment affecting the market GME and Reddit, AMC, Meme Stocks Hello Everyone, I am your host Shamus Madan and welcome to the MBIT podcast in which finance and economic topics are broken down so that you can become a more educated investor. Today we have a special guest, Gav Blaxsberg, COO of Wolf Financial. How are you today, Gav?.... Would you mind introducing to the audience what you do and what Wolf Financial is? … Alright, so let’s transition to discussing how retail trading and social sentiment have been affecting the markets and your portfolio. First off, quick disclaimer the podcast is not financial advice and is for informational purposes only. Investing is risky. Disclaimer: The MBIT podcast is reflecting the opinion of only the host. The podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast is not a research report and is not a recommendation to purchase or sell any stocks, holdings, or securities. The podcast is also not meant to serve as the basis of any investment decision. (0:00) Introduction by Shamus Madan and Guest Gav Blackburn (1:26) Gav Blackburn's role and responsibilities at Wolf Financial (1:31) Deep Dive into Retail Trading and Social Sentiment (5:36) Signs of Market Bubble and Power of Retail Traders (10:17) Emergence of Retail Investors in 2020 (10:41) Investor Protection Measures Against Increased Volatility (12:49) Conclusion and Thanks to Gav Blackburn (13:15) Podcast Disclaimer