Explained on 26 October 2026. This is an educational answer drawn from the dated article below; examples are hypothetical unless a specific source observation is identified.
How it works
Even a genuine profitable trade does not prove a repeatable process or identify the risk taken. Selective presentation can show winners while excluding unsuccessful calls. A displayed account balance is also different from money received in the investor’s own bank account. Avoid turning a visual claim into a verified performance record.
A simple example
A hypothetical promoter displays one ₹5,000 gain but omits nine losing trades. The image may show a real winner while giving a false impression of the overall outcome. The missing history matters as much as the visible number.
What to check
- Ask what complete period and trades the claim covers.
- Verify the provider independently.
- Distinguish displayed gains from realised cash.
Read the full event and evidence
SEBI’s WhatsApp Stock-Tip Warning: The Crowd Praising an Expert May Be Part of the Pitch explains the original event, its dates and the supporting documents. Event context: 22 October 2026; SEBI PR 65/2026.