SA’s Reddit army includes a group of teenagers who have seen eye-popping returns

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SA’s Reddit army includes a group of teenagers who have seen eye-popping returns

One teenager saw his investment of R7,000 climb to more than R130,000. But he won't sell yet.

Source: Business Insider South Africa

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