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Looking at the market and how investors get their sources Day
Trading reports: TikTok has quietly become one of the most
influential sources of financial information for young investors.
Search hashtags like #StockTok or #FinTok, and
you’ll find billions of views attached to short clips promising
“hidden gems” and easy wealth strategies. For Gen Z in particular,
TikTok is now the go-to place to learn about investing.
But worryingly, the content that racks up the most views can
sometimes be misleading. The algorithm seems to reward confidence,
brevity, and emotional triggers – not balance, context, or risk
disclosures.
Regulators are starting to notice too: the SEC and FINRA in the US,
as well as the FCA in the UK, have all warned about the rise of
“finfluencers” making unqualified claims without suitable
disclosures.
That led us to create the
Finance TikTok Report Card. We collected viral
investing TikToks in September 2025, analyzed their claims, and
graded them for their accuracy, disclosures, oversimplification, and
educational value. To see whether things have improved, we reran the
test six months later in April 2026 to understand whether regulatory
and consumer warnings are helping, or not…
Key Takeaways
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Scope:
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Reviewed viral finance and investing TikToks during
September 2025 and April 2026. -
The videos combined have received 20,707,900+ views.
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Approach:
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Scored videos in 4 metrics: Accuracy, Disclosure,
Oversimplification, Educational Value. -
Rated every video from A to F in each area, and awarded a
final mark.
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Findings:
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Poor quality financial information is a clear problem. In
2025, 70% of finance TikToks analyzed got an overall grade
of C or below. In 2026, that figure rose to 80%. -
Missing risk warnings are a crucial omission. In 2025, 30%
of videos got an F for risk disclosures. In 2026, that
jumped to 60%. -
Videos often fail to provide vital context. In 2025, 60% of
videos scored D or F for oversimplification. In 2026, 70%
scored D, E or F. -
Factual accuracy is a mixed bag. In 2025, 70% of videos
scored C or D for accuracy, and only 20% got an A. In 2026,
60% scored a C or D, and none got an A. -
Truly useful educational content is still uncommon. In 2025,
only 20% of videos got an A for educational value. In 2026,
only 20% reached B and none got an A.
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Themes:
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Oversimplification sells, accuracy and context doesn’t. -
Risk-free narratives around finance dominate the TikTok
feed. -
Viewers are still hooked on crypto content, similar to other
social channels. -
Some genuine educators are producing thoughtful content, but
they’re the exception.
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Implications:
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Viewers risk mistaking entertainment for financial
education; regulators face enforcement challenges; financial
services firms have an opportunity to step in with credible
content. -
This isn’t just about TikTok. It’s about how a generation
learns to handle money and invest in an environment where
the loudest voice is rewarded, not the most accurate one.
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Methodology
Step 1: Selection of TikToks
We started by scanning TikTok for key hashtags, including
#StockTok, #FinTok, #FinanceTok, and
#CryptoTok, over the course of September 2025 and again in
April 2026. From this pool, and for each test period, we shortlisted
the 10 top clips that met three criteria:
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High View Count: We targeted viral content, not
niche videos. Our focus is on what’s most influential to
audiences. -
Clear Financial Claim: Videos needed to make a
point about investing, saving, or trading, rather than pure
entertainment. -
Diversity of Themes: We included stock picks,
crypto hype, trading tips, and basic education to reflect the
variety on Finance TikTok.
Step 2: Scoring Framework
We then applied a four-part scoring system:
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Accuracy: Is the content factually correct
based on current market data, established financial principles,
and regulatory standards? -
Risk Disclosure: Does the video acknowledge the
risks or downsides of the strategy/product being recommended? -
Oversimplification: Does it explain key
assumptions (time horizon, costs, volatility), or does it strip
away nuance to make the claim go viral? -
Educational Value: Does the creator provide
genuinely useful and informative information? Do they present
sources or experience that establish trust?
Each factor was rated on a simple A to F scale, along with an
overall grade that reflects the seriousness of any weaknesses
identified. For example, a video with accurate information but no
risk disclosure could still score poorly because it can mislead
viewers in practice.
Step 3: Independent Verification
Where possible, we cross-checked claims against reliable sources:
regulatory websites (SEC,
FINRA,
FCA), reputable finance outlets, and official company filings.
If a video claimed “X stock is guaranteed to rise,” we looked at the
fundamentals, volatility, and analyst consensus to assess whether
that statement was defensible.
Why This Matters
Our process isn’t about nitpicking or being biased against creators.
It’s about testing how viral finance content stacks up against
responsible investing principles.
The Report Card format makes it simple: we’re not labelling anyone a
“scammer,” but we are highlighting when viral advice could be
misleading by omission, overconfidence, or lack of context.
Full article
https://www.daytrading.com/tiktok/report-card
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