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Retail-trader `bottleneck bros' eyeing AI supply chain can't wait for SK Hynix options

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A community of retail traders known as 'bottleneck bros' are betting on AI chip shortages through semiconductor plays—specifically eyeing SK Hynix, a South Korean memory chipmaker, once trading options become available. Per CNBC, the traders see SK Hynix's memory business as similar to Micron, which became a popular play for retail traders during past supply-chain bottlenecks.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/14/retail-trader-bottleneck-...

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