How did WSB's stock picks of 2026 perform?

=== SUMMARY === - The post tracks the year-to-date performance of 10 stocks that were popular on r/wallstreetbets at the end of 2025. - The author observes that most of these stocks, after an initial run-up, have performed poorly, with 7 out of 10 now negative for the year. - The author concludes that r/wallstreetbets is a "pump and dump" and suggests shorting Micron (MU) because it is the only stock on the list that is still significantly positive. - Quality assessment: Speculation. The analysis is a simple performance review with a contrarian conclusion based on a single data point (MU's outperformance). It lacks fundamental analysis or a robust thesis for shorting MU. === SENTIMENT === BEARISH === TRADE IDEAS === TICKER - DIRECTION | confidence: 0.75 | sentiment: -0.70 Speaker: u/hacking99percent Thesis: 1. THE FACT: A list of 10 popular r/wallstreetbets stocks from the start of 2026 shows that 9 have either turned negative or are only slightly positive YTD after a strong start. Micron (MU) is the sole significant outlier, up 39.64%. 2. THE BRIDGE: The author believes that r/wallstreetbets' popular stocks are subject to a "pump and dump" cycle. Since MU is the only one still "pumped," it is due for a "dump" or reversion to the mean, following the pattern of the other 9 stocks. 3. THE VERDICT: The author suggests shorting MU based on the thesis that its outperformance relative to other WSB-hyped stocks is unsustainable and it is next in line for a significant decline. 4. RISKS: The thesis is purely based on a perceived pattern in a small, arbitrary sample of stocks. MU's positive performance could be driven by strong company-specific fundamentals or sector-wide tailwinds (e.g., in the semiconductor industry) that are completely independent of WSB sentiment. Shorting a stock with strong upward momentum is inherently risky. Timeframe: short-term Key Points: - MU is the only significant gainer left from a list of WSB picks. - Author claims WSB is a "pump and dump"