Meme Stock Index November 2025: Tracking Retail Hype In Stocks
We noticed traditional sentiment indicators often miss the social media-driven momentum that can move markets. We built the Meme Stock Index (MSI) to fill that gap.
Our team track mentions, engagement, and platform influence across Reddit, TikTok and YouTube to turn chatter into a score you can interpret. Every ticker gets a 0–100 rating, showing how “hot” it is.
The Meme Stock Index For November 2025
The Meme Stock Index highlights the top 10 tickers that are generating the most social media buzz.
This November, the tickers gaining traction included retail favorites and hot memes that have captured online attention across platforms.
The Meme Stock Index is for information only and not investment advice. Social media sentiment is volatile and may not reflect a stock’s true value. Always do your own research and never risk more than you can afford to lose.
Biggest Risers And Fallers
We also track tickers that saw the biggest changes in hype compared to last month. This helps spot momentum turning points and fading trends.
For example, AMC and GameStop were consistent risers, while some smaller tickers like Clover Health saw quick spikes and declines.
MSI Spotlight: AMC And GameStop
Some tickers deserve more than just a table mention. Each month, we spotlight one or two stocks that stand out because of a surge in social attention, unusual engagement patterns, or a sharp reversal.
AMC Entertainment (AMC)
AMC remains a cornerstone of retail hype. In our latest index, its score jumped from 85 to 92, mainly driven by Reddit buzz and a wave of TikTok clips celebrating short squeezes.
The chatter wasn’t just loud – it was consistent across platforms.
GameStop (GME)
GameStop continues to punch above its weight. TikTok gave it a firm push this month, with a wave of short videos highlighting “round two” of the meme stock story.
Its score rose from 80 to 88, making it the second-strongest mover in the MSI.
How The Meme Stock Index Works
Tracking Social Hype: TikTok, YouTube, Reddit
We focus on publicly traded stocks that generate significant chatter among retail traders on social media platforms. Our sources are:
- TikTok: Short-form videos and trending hashtags often highlight “hot” stocks for younger retail investors.
- YouTube: Longer-form discussions, stock analyses, and live streams give a sense of broader interest.
- Reddit: Communities like r/WallStreetBets, r/stocks, and r/pennystocks are rich with discussion volume and sentiment.
From these platforms, we track mentions, engagement, and frequency, then normalize scores across the platforms. The result is a curated list of retail-driven tickers each month.
Platform Weighting: Why TikTok Counts More For Gen Z
We assign different weights based on influence and audience size. TikTok gets more weight because younger traders often drive viral momentum, while Reddit and YouTube add context and conversation depth.
By adjusting for platform influence, we make sure the MSI reflects where the hype is strongest, not just where it’s loudest.
From Mentions To Scores: The 0-100 System
Once we’ve gathered the data, we normalize it into a 0–100 score per ticker. 0 means minimal buzz, 100 means maximum hype. This scoring system allows us to compare tickers at a glance and track changes over time.
From our own tests, the score can highlight rising stars and fading trends before they appear in traditional sentiment measures.
For example, the jump in AMC’s score aligned with viral Reddit and TikTok posts before significant trading volume picked up.
How To Use The MSI For Trading
Spotting Potential Momentum Plays
The Meme Stock Index may highlight tickers that are potentially gaining traction before it’s obvious in price charts.
By monitoring the top scorers each month, we’ve spotted early momentum in tickers like AMC Entertainment and GameStop.
Using the index, we can flag possible rising stars, track engagement spikes, and see which stocks might be ready for short-term attention.
| Ticker | Meme Stock Index Score | Platform Driving Hype | Trend This Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMC | 92 | Up |
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| GME | 88 | TikTok | Up |
| BBBY | 80 | YouTube | Up |
Avoiding Hype Traps
Not every hyped stock is a guaranteed win (far from it). Some tickers spike on social media and then quickly fade. The MSI can be used to identify rapid hype cycles so traders can avoid chasing fleeting trends.
For example, a few tickers may top the index one month and drop sharply the next – tracking both risers and fallers helps manage risk.
| Ticker | Last Month Score | This Month Score | Change | Platform Leading Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XYZ | 85 | 60 | -25 | TikTok |
| ABC | 80 | 55 | -25 | Reddit |
I’ve learned that combining platforms gives a more balanced view. TikTok often shows the earliest hype, Reddit provides discussion depth, and YouTube gives context.By cross-checking trends across platforms, we improve the reliability of our monthly rankings and help identify retail-driven moves in meme stocks before they become obvious to wider markets.
Why The Meme Stock Index Is Different
- Proprietary methodology you won’t see elsewhere: We built the Meme Stock Index from the ground up, combining scraping, weighting, and normalization in a way that reflects real social media influence. Unlike generic sentiment indicators, our approach measures not just mentions but engagement depth and platform relevance.
- A monthly snapshot, not a real-time feed: The MSI isn’t meant for minute-by-minute trading signals. Instead, it provides a monthly snapshot of retail sentiment across social platforms. We’ve found this timeframe balances accuracy with usability, smoothing out noise while still highlighting emerging trends.
- Making it a recurring insight tool: We envision the Meme Stock Index as a recurring report, similar to the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) Sentiment Data. By tracking it month over month, traders and analysts can spot patterns, monitor hype cycles, and make more informed decisions.
| Feature | Meme Stock Index | AAII Sentiment Index | Other Social Sentiment Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social media coverage | TikTok, YouTube, Reddit | None | Varies, often X-focused |
| Platform weighting | Yes | No | Limited |
| Normalized 0–100 score | Yes | No | Sometimes |
| Monthly publication | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Early hype detection | High | Moderate | Moderate |
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