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Below are just a few examples of where media outlets have drawn on our analysts’ insights and in-house research.

Who To Trust: Financial Literacy in the TikTok Era

Money Life with Chuck Jaffe

BrokerListings’s James Barra was invited on the Money Life With Chuck Jaffe podcast to discuss the risks of financial information on social media platforms like TikTok.

In the course of the conversation, James explained that while there is some genuinely informative content on TikTok, users must be acutely aware that some creators have their own agenda, such as pushing viewers towards particular financial service providers, and that videos that encourage emotionally-driven or time-sensitive investments should be viewed with real caution.

Could TikTok’s money advice cost you? 74% of online money gurus lack qualifications

Local TV

BrokerListings’s James Barra was interviewed by UK Local TV for a news piece shown in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Liverpool, and North Wales, discussing a report into financial information on TikTok.

In the interview, James explained that social platforms like TikTok are increasingly the first touch point for many younger investors and that users need to apply a “healthy dose of scepticism” when digesting short-form videos.

James also recommended cross referencing content in FinTok against trusted sources like the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and materials from regulated financial institutions.

The pros and cons of getting financial advice from TikTok

News On 6

BrokerListings’s James Barra was interviewed by US TV station, Oklahoma’s News On 6, to discuss financial information on TikTok.

James explained some of the key things users should be wary of – a lack of clear risk or commercial disclosures, content that isn’t accurate, and creators who don’t necessarily have a background or qualifications in finance. James also explained the importance of sense checking financial and investment information against trusted sources and how to curate the TikTok feed with your fingers.

Three-quarters of viral FinTok videos lack clear financial credentials

Financial Times

BrokerListings’s Christian Harris worked on a study that exposed the dangers of finance videos on TikTok, with the FT Advisor covering the report, including various quotes from Christian.

Christian pointed out that some FinTok videos are essentially adverts in disguise, while they can lack suitable risk disclosures, and provide limited transparency about whether creators have suitable backgrounds in finance.

Ten Red Flags That Expose an Investment Scam: Lessons From a Live Test Case

Saving Tool

BrokerListings.com analyst, Christian Harris, was cited for his comments on a study we did into how easy (or hard) it is to report an investment scam to major regulators.

It noted his thoughts on the gap between lodging a report and getting any results as “the window where real people lose real money”. This is because scam websites have a 21-day lifespan on average – an extremely tight window that leaves little time for regulators to act before many have potentially lost significant sums.

Next 1000x crypto: How to find high-potential coins and presales

New York Post 

BrokerListings.com analyst, Paul Holmes, was quoted for his views on what to look for when considering the high-risk crypto space and particular tokens.

It included his opinion on focusing on the actual use case of tokens rather than being drawn into compelling narratives: “The first and almost only important question to ask, at least from a long-term perspective, is what use case does the crypto serve? If it doesn’t serve a genuine purpose, it might moon briefly thanks to social channels, but it will almost certainly crash back down.”

BrokerListings Publishes New Analysis of 1,000 Broker Complaints and Reveals Key Pain Points Amongst Traders

Yahoo Finance 

BrokerListings.com’s report into brokerage complaints data was published on Yahoo Finance.

The piece called out the study’s key findings, notably that poor app experiences and problems with trading conditions were behind most of the 1- and 2-star reviews analyzed, while customer support issues were compounding problems.

The piece finished with practical takeaways for traders, including to start with demo accounts, which offer a risk-free way to try before you buy.

3 tips for investors to track corporate insider stock trades

Quartz

BrokerListings.com analyst, Paul Holmes was cited in a piece for Quartz with his views on how to assess insider stock trading activity.

Holmes explained it can hint at changing sentiment amongst those most ‘in the know’ within a company. He said batches of buying might signal confidence that the share price doesn’t accurately reflect its fair value. On the flip side, he noted sales can point to pessimism in a firm’s future, although it could also be profit-taking.

Experts Comment: Is The AI Bubble About To Burst?

TechRound 

BrokerListings.com CEO, Tobias Robinson, was quoted in TechRound for his views about whether we’re in an AI bubble, and if so, the chances of it bursting.

Robinson explained he doesn’t believe an imminent pop is round the corner, but that certain parts of the market are overheating, with valuations way above earnings or sales and some new players primarily built on VC money or debt, making them vulnerable to changes in funding conditions.

Ultimately, Robinson noted that AI is a legitimate technology boom, but some pockets of the market may see a sharp correction.

5 Dividend Stocks With Solid Returns And More Growth Ahead

Benzinga 

In a piece exploring the top dividend stocks, BrokerListings.com’s Paul Holmes explained that market conditions, particularly high interest rates and a fresh buyback tax, were making income-paying stocks an enticing proposition.

Holmes highlighted a couple of dividend stocks to keep an eye on; NRG Energy, a US energy company, and CVS Health, a US healthcare firm. He explained why their recent financial performance made them stocks to watch in his view.

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