Risks of Relying on AI for Stock Advice: Insights from Economists

Published:

Risks of Relying on AI for Stock Advice: Insights from Economists
Photo: Christine Olsson/TT

In just a few seconds, you can get direct stock tips and financial advice with the help of AI. But how good is the artificial intelligence's investment advice? We asked three savings economists what they thought of the advice we got from Chat GPT.

The big difference between this AI tool and a financial advisor of flesh and blood is that the latter should take into account your individual financial situation, says Nordnet's savings economist Frida Bratt.

SPP's savings economist Shoka Åhrman reacts to the fact that the answers that come via Chat GPT lack in-depth analysis and are very focused on the Stockholm stock exchange specifically.

The market diversification is not always as it would be if you had actually taken the help of an advisory tool or sat with an advisor.

The savings economists agree that AI can be used as a tool to gather information. Avanza's savings economist Philip Schoulzé points out that the information is a good introduction that is easy to overview.

The savings economists, however, agree that everything needs to be double-checked, not least how current the information provided is.

A disadvantage of AI lies in its nature, it bases everything on historical data, says Frida Bratt.

SPP's savings economist Shoka Åhrman points out that Chat GPT primarily takes up the specific stocks that are popular or discussed right now.

Companies that are specifically attractive right now do not necessarily have to be profitable in the long term.

Do you think you can use AI for investment advice?

Frida Bratt: I think AI generally works best as an information gatherer, even if the information must be verified and double-checked, and as a very general and encouraging friend when anxiety becomes large during temporary downturns.

Shoka Åhrman: It is a beginner's alternative for gathering information, but not something to base your entire savings capital on.

Philip Schoultzé: I absolutely think you can use AI as a tool when you do research on companies that you are curious about investing in. See an AI bot as a sounding board, but do not take the answers for absolute truth. AI bots can also make mistakes and give you information that is not correct.

Tags

Author

TTT
By TTEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for local and international readers

More news

Iran Approves Plan to Remove Four Zeros from Currency

Iran Approves Plan to Remove Four Zeros from Currency

Bitcoin Hits New Record High at Over $125,689

Bitcoin Hits New Record High at Over $125,689

Why Saudi Arabia Seeks to Acquire Gaming Giant EA

Why Saudi Arabia Seeks to Acquire Gaming Giant EA

Record Number of Apartments for Sale on Hemnet in September

Record Number of Apartments for Sale on Hemnet in September

US Tariffs on Swedish Timber Threaten Sawmill Profitability

US Tariffs on Swedish Timber Threaten Sawmill Profitability

Tips for Selling Gold: What to Consider Beforehand

Tips for Selling Gold: What to Consider Beforehand

Gold Prices Surge as Complaints Against Private Sellers Rise

Gold Prices Surge as Complaints Against Private Sellers Rise

US Stock Market Closes Mixed After Strong Week

US Stock Market Closes Mixed After Strong Week

Nelly Wins Case Against Shein but Must Pay Legal Costs

Nelly Wins Case Against Shein but Must Pay Legal Costs

Offline Card Purchases Coming by Summer 2026 in Sweden

Offline Card Purchases Coming by Summer 2026 in Sweden

Storm Amy Drives Electricity Prices to Zero in Southern Sweden

Storm Amy Drives Electricity Prices to Zero in Southern Sweden

Blue and yellow IKEA continues to grow in the US - buys a large property in central New York as part of its expansion

Blue and yellow IKEA continues to grow in the US - buys a large property in central New York as part of its expansion

Clas Ohlson Warehouse Staff Face Termination Over New Agreement

Clas Ohlson Warehouse Staff Face Termination Over New Agreement

Stockholm Leads Europe in Stock Market Growth with Verisure Listing

Stockholm Leads Europe in Stock Market Growth with Verisure Listing

Oskarshamn Nuclear Reactor Restart Delayed Again

Oskarshamn Nuclear Reactor Restart Delayed Again

Financial Supervisory Authority Warns of Growing Scam List

Financial Supervisory Authority Warns of Growing Scam List

Service Sector Shows Clear Recovery in September Index

Service Sector Shows Clear Recovery in September Index

Second-Highest Rent Increase in Over 20 Years Reported This Year

Second-Highest Rent Increase in Over 20 Years Reported This Year

Stockholm Stock Market Rises for Sixth Consecutive Day

Stockholm Stock Market Rises for Sixth Consecutive Day

International Flights Rise in Sweden This Year

International Flights Rise in Sweden This Year