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title: Meme Stocks & Your Investing Strategy | PrimeWay Federal Credit Union
description: Meme stocks can be a trap you want to avoid when investing in the stock market. Learn more about implementing a long-term investing strategy.
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# [Meme Stocks & Your Investing Strategy | PrimeWay Federal Credit Union](https://www.primewayfcu.com/blog/meme-stocks-dangerous-long-term-investing)

 Written by [Laurie Masera Garza](https://www.primewayfcu.com/blog/author/laurie) | Oct 21, 2021 3:10:14 PM

There is no greater feeling than having the opportunity to brag to your friends, family, co-workers, and peers that you have managed to make a substantial amount of money in the stock market. These days, it seems like nearly everyone has had the opportunity to make those bragging remarks. However, meme stocks can definitely be a trap that you want to avoid.

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