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Vlad Tenev

05/21/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

Many new investors make the mistake of buying stocks based on social media trends rather than doing their own research and making informed decisions.

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Robinhood CEO: Stop Trusting Experts if You Really Want to Make Money!

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

Robinhood CEO: Stop Trusting Experts if You Really Want to Make Money!

05/21/25

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