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Who to follow for stocks

TheDesperateTrader.com· the best stock and investing voices across social media

A curated directory of the biggest stock-market, investing and trading creators worth following, sorted by platform. Use it to build a feed that keeps you on top of the market. Every name links out so you can follow directly.

Follower counts are approximate and change over time. YouTube, X, TikTok and Instagram links open a search for the creator on that platform so you always land on the right, current profile; subreddits link direct. Inclusion is not an endorsement. Always do your own research.

YouTube channels50

Long-form analysis, tutorials and live market coverage. Follower counts are approximate.

Subreddits16

The most active stock and investing communities on Reddit.

X (Twitter)16

Real-time market headlines, data and commentary.

TikTok10

Short-form, beginner-friendly finance and investing.

Instagram10

Visual finance explainers and money content.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the best stock-market YouTubers to follow?
It depends on your goal. For personal finance and index investing, Graham Stephan, Humphrey Yang and Ben Felix are widely followed. For technical and day trading, Warrior Trading, Humbled Trader and Rayner Teo. For fundamental valuation, Aswath Damodaran and Everything Money. The list above groups the biggest channels with what each focuses on.
What are the best stock subreddits?
r/stocks and r/investing for general discussion, r/StockMarket for news, r/ValueInvesting and r/SecurityAnalysis for deep fundamental work, r/options and r/thetagang for options, and r/wallstreetbets for high-risk momentum and meme-stock culture.
Are follower counts and links exact?
Follower counts are approximate and drift over time. To avoid ever sending you to the wrong or an impersonating account, YouTube, X, TikTok and Instagram links open a search for the creator on that platform, and subreddits link straight to the community.
Is being listed here an endorsement or investment advice?
No. This is a discovery resource, not an endorsement, and nothing here is investment advice. Content creators vary widely in quality and bias. Always do your own research before acting on anything you see.

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