Imagine you're trying to decide whether to go to a party or not, and several people say things like:

• “So-and-so said this party is going to be a blast!”

• “So-and-so thinks it’s going to be a disaster.”

But then you discover that the person who is speaking does not have the whole truth, and worse, some of these people have hidden agendas. This is exactly what happens when we see articles like “Analysts say that…” in the financial market. Let me explain why:

1. They have their own interests (or those of whoever pays their salary)

Most analysts work for large banks, brokerages or investment funds. This means that:

• They may be saying something that benefits those companies, not you.

• Often, the goal is not to help you, but to get you to make a decision that increases their profit.

Example:

If an analyst says “this stock is going to go up in value, buy it now!”, it could be that his bank has already bought the stock before and wants the price to go up so they can make a profit. You get in on the game, but the real winners are those who were there first.

2. Not everything they say is true

When articles say “analysts say,” it’s often just an attempt to lend credibility to an opinion, but that doesn’t mean it’s the absolute truth. After all:

• Predictions do not guarantee anything: The financial market is full of unpredictable factors, such as crises, political decisions and changes in the economy.

• Not all analysts get it right: Many have made serious mistakes in the past.

Example:

In 2008, many analysts said that banks were safe investments, and then the financial crisis came, and those same banks nearly went bankrupt.

3. The articles are often biased

When you read something like “analysts say a cryptocurrency will rise 100%”, it’s important to ask yourself:

• Who wrote the article? It could be someone who is interested in getting you to buy this asset.

• What is the purpose of the news? Often, the purpose is to create hype (exaggerated expectations) to manipulate the market.

Example:

An article may say that “analysts believe a stock is cheap”, but this could only be so that the price rises while big investors are already selling.

4. You need to think for yourself

Blindly following what the news says because “analysts said so” is dangerous. It’s like letting someone else make important decisions for you. In the financial market:

• Those who make money are those who think for themselves.

• Those who lose money are those who follow others without questioning.

Example:

If everyone is buying something because “analysts say it’s going to go up,” the price may already be too high. By the time you get in, it may be too late, and those who got in early are already getting out.

5. Analysts don't always agree with each other

Another important thing: not all analysts think alike. So who is right? If an article only shows the opinion of one group, this does not mean that it is the absolute truth.

Example:

One analyst may say the market will go up, while another says it will go down. If neither of them agrees, why trust it blindly?

Summary: Why ignore these subjects?

• They tend to be manipulative: They may have hidden agendas.

• They don’t guarantee anything: The market is unpredictable, and even “experts” make mistakes.

• You can do better: Learn to make decisions based on data, not biased opinions.

Final Tip

If you want to invest, don’t blindly trust what you read in “analysts say” articles. Use this as a starting point, but:

1. Research on your own.

2. Question the intentions behind the article.

3. Develop your own analysis, because no one will take care of your money better than you.

And remember: the real winners in the financial market are those who question everything!