Can you trust finfluencers? Key things investors must know before acting on their advice
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Millions of Indians now rely on finfluencers for money management tips, investment advice and market insights. While they have made financial education more accessible, a recent CFA Institute report found that only 6.3% of the finfluencers studied were registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), despite many offering stock recommendations. The report also highlights concerns around unverified advice, undisclosed sponsorships, conflicts of interest and the promotion of high-risk investments, while outlining SEBI's regulations and key precautions investors should take before acting on online financial advice. #finfluencer #investmenttips #stocktips #investmentstrategy #investmentideas Important Playlists National News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5e1a2965YXb9Oh62yur4MRCdRLL6gCt Business News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5e1a2965YVXM88oXiuA1JMLZtODGP1y World News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5e1a2965YW0Swy6-R3i50F5FbtDR
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