Retail Investor Study 2025 (IFEC, February 2026)

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1. 8% of Hong Kong stock investors use AI chatbots/platforms as a source of stock investment information (25% of those aged 18-29)

   Investor and Financial Education CouncilHong KongFeb 2026n=1,000

2. 88% of Hong Kong stock investors use social media channels (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp groups) for stock investment information, up from 72% in 2023

   Investor and Financial Education CouncilHong KongFeb 2026n=1,000

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About this report

Publisher

Investor and Financial Education Council (Investor)

Published

Feb 2026

Type

Survey

Sample

n=1,000

Countries

• Hong Kong

Regions

• APAC

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