Roaring Kitty is an American financial analyst and investor known for his activity on the subreddit r/wallstreetbets. He analyzed and invested in GameStop stock using the username DeepFuckingValue (DFV) on Reddit and Roaring Kitty on YouTube and X (NYSE: GME). His posts were a key factor in the GameStop short squeeze in January 2021, turning his initial $53,000 investment into $50 million by January 2021.
Between 2021 and 2024, Gill stayed out of the public eye but continued to buy GameStop shares, owning 9 million shares worth around $250 million as of June 2024, making him one of the company’s top five shareholders.
Gill’s posts were detailed and straightforward, often filled with spreadsheets. His Reddit username comes from “deep value,” reflecting his value investing philosophy. After investigating public records and social media, Reuters revealed his identity on January 28, 2021.
On February 18, 2021, Gill testified in a virtual hearing by the US House Financial Services Committee about the interactions between short sellers, social media, and retail investors. He stated he did not encourage anyone to buy or sell stocks for his profit. 1wikipedia
Roaring Kitty Wiki/Bio
Roaring Kitty’s real name is Keith Patrick Gill, he was born on June 8, 1986, in Brockton, Massachusetts and he is 38 years old as of 2024.
Roaring Kitty Education
Gill graduated from Stonehill College in 2009 with a business degree and was a record-setting track and field athlete. He was named the indoor athlete of the year in 2008 after winning a race at the New England Championships. The name “Roaring Kitty” is rumored to be inspired by his childhood pet.
Roaring Kitty Parents
Keith grew up with his parents, Steven and Elaine, and had a sister and a brother. His sister passed away in 2020. He was the first in his family to earn a four-year degree. 2wikipediaÂ
Roaring Kitty Wife
Kitty was married to Caroline Gill in 2016, and they have one daughter together they are living with their daughter in Wilmington, Mass., but Gill has not posted on any of his social accounts since 2021.
Roaring Kitty Career
Gill was a Chartered Financial Analyst but is no longer listed in the CFAI member directory. He was a licensed securities broker registered with FINRA from July 2012 with a clean record until February 26, 2021, when his registration ended as he left his job at MassMutual. From 2010 to 2014, he worked at a startup in New Hampshire, and then at LexShares until March 2017. He joined MassMutual in April 2019 and resigned on January 28, 2021.
Gill joined Twitter in 2014 as RoaringKitty, where he shared his stock-picking strategies. In 2015, he started a YouTube channel under the same name, posting videos and livestreams about tracking stocks and investment research. In 2019, he joined Reddit as DFV and regularly posted in the WallStreetBets community.
In 2019, he bought 53,000 dollars worth of GameStop shares. As he continued posting about the stock, more people joined in, causing the stock price to soar. By January 2021, GameStop’s stock peaked at 483 dollars per share, making Gill’s investment worth nearly 48 million dollars.
In February 2021, Gill testified before Congress, and explained that he believed GameStop stock was “dramatically undervalued.” He was sued in a class action lawsuit in Massachusetts for allegedly causing large losses for small investors and violating securities laws, but the suit was dismissed. 3investopedia Â
On May 12, 2024, Gill returned to Twitter after three years. Three weeks later, he posted a screenshot on the subreddit r/SuperStonk showing he had a 260 million US dollar position in GameStop. This post was followed by a 21% increase in GameStop stock prices. The Wall Street Journal reported that E*Trade is thinking about stopping Gill from using their platform due to worries about possible stock manipulation. 4wikipedia
Roaring Kitty’s Net Worth
On June 2, 2024, Kitty posted a screenshot showing a 260 million US dollar position in GameStop. If the screenshot is real then Gill’s net worth is nearly 300 million US Dollars.
- 5 million GME shares: 141.1 million USD
- June 21 $20 calls: 117 million USD
- Cash: 29.2 million USD
- Total: 287.3 million USD 5the-sunÂ
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