Issue 014 · published this week
Data-driven audits of YouTube finance gurus.
We pull the filings, run the numbers, and publish the receipts. No sponsorships. No affiliate links. No course in the description.
- Creators audited
- 47
- Filings reviewed
- 1.2k
- Sponsorships disclosed
- $0
Audits
We dissect a creator's claims against public filings and disclosures.
Backtests
Marketed strategies run against boring index baselines, after fees.
Disclosures
Every figure we publish links back to a primary source.
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Audits
The Truth Behind Passive Income Gurus
We audited the top 10 'passive income' YouTubers. Here's what their bank statements would actually look like — if they showed them.
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InvestingIndex Funds vs. The Algorithm
A side-by-side look at 10-year returns from S&P 500 index funds against the 'algorithmic' strategies sold on YouTube.
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AuditsThe Real Cost of Day Trading Courses
Beyond the sticker price: opportunity cost, drawdown, and the survivorship bias baked into every testimonial.
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