Apparently in the investing world, “dumb money” refers to the money the common man invests. The idea is that these “retail investors” don’t have the knowledge or resources to fully understand the complex world of high finance and thus don’t make wise investment decisions. Thus, hedge funds, investment banks, etc., can exploit these investors to make a profit by betting against the dumb money. And that’s how it typically goes. But not always. In 2020, the dumb money struck back in support of GameStop, sparking a revolution of sorts against the allegedly smart money. It is this story that Dumb Money, a fun, sharp, and yes, smart comedy about the whole affair.

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