Young UK investors are making financial decisions at an alarming speed, with two-thirds finalizing important investment choices in less than 24 hours, according to a survey by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The survey of 2,000 investors aged 18-40 showed that 14% made investment choices in under an hour, while only 11% took more than a week to evaluate opportunities. The study also found that 85% of young investors acknowledge the significant impact of platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube on their investment decisions, with 43% relying on these platforms as their primary research tool. Another study by Barclays found that almost 50% of UK investors sought financial guidance from social media, which exposes them to risk by neglecting to verify the credibility of financial influencers. The fear of missing out (FOMO) drives 51% of young investors to invest more than initially planned, with 40% expressing regret over their decisions.



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