B
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85% -- share of young investors influenced by social media for young investors (UK) (2025)
85% of young investors report that social media influences their investment choices.
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85%
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Percentage
Data Vintage
2025
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B
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75
Source Trust
60
Citation Chain
20
Independence
30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
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UK Financial Conduct Authority
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https://indianconventions.in/2025/10/15/fomo-vs-fundamentals-guiding-gen-z-away-from-risky-financial… ↗
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It has never been easier to spend or invest money. Today, anyone can buy sneakers, transfer money, or trade stocks with a single tap. For Gen Z, who have grown up in this instant-access world, the pull is even stronger. Social media platforms amplify this access: short videos promise “overnight rich…
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UK Financial Conduct Authority
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young investors (UK): 85% share of young investors influenced by social media. Source: UK Financial Conduct Authority (2025). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/young-investors-social-media-influence-fca
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