[17] The book documented Sykes' experiences as a day-trader and the difficulties he encountered in attempting to start a hedge fund.

[18] In 2012, Sykes created "Miss Penny Stock," a financial beauty pageant among the female representatives for his brand and company.

[22] Sykes said the service serves three purposes: "creating public track records for gurus, newsletter writers and students.

[26] In February 2017, Sykes donated $1 million to Pencils of Promise to help build 20 new primary schools across Ghana, Guatemala and Laos which are to be completed between 2017 and 2018.

[28][29] In 2020, Sykes and Karmagawa made a joint pledge to donate $1 million for relief efforts in Yemen during the Yemeni civil war and the cholera and COVID-19 epidemics.

Scanz Technologies alleged that Sykes violated a termination contract by copying the look, feel, assets, and trade secrets of EquityFeed.