As mobile technology continues to improve, investors are relying on their phones and tablets more than their computers, and because of that, app developers are working hard to meet the needs of these investors. There are a lot of great apps on the market; here are ten worth checking out.
StockTwits
StockTwits is like Twitter for traders. Download this app to read in real time what traders are doing in response to market conditions. You’ll find amateur traders as well as feeds from the most well-respected investing firms and media outlets. Along with the Twitter-style feed, some traders also post charts and videos offering free technical analysis. If you’re a day or short-term trader, this is an app to watch throughout the day and best of all, it’s free.
- Stock Guru Pro
Stock Guru Pro is a robust engine that provides real time analysis for nearly 7,000 stocks. You can analyze risk, momentum, financial strength and a proprietary guru rating that sums up all of the data for those who don’t want to dive into the details. The downside to this app is it’s £13.99 price tag, but those who are serious about their stock picking know that good tools cost money; Stock Guru is routinely found on traders’ short list of must have apps.
- Bloomberg
The stock market can flip in seconds and that’s why every trader needs an app that provides real-time news and current events. Bloomberg is the choice for professional traders and its app provides much of that power for those away from their computers. Not only does it have current financial and world news, but stock quotes and graphs are also easy to find. Along with the app, Bloomberg provides push notifications for breaking news so you’re never out of the loop. The Bloomberg app is packed with news from around the world, headlines, quotes, charts and tools to analyze the markets and customize the information according to your needs.
- iSwim
A full featured stock trading platform, iSwim allows you to trade stocks, options, futures, and even features some metrics to help analyze risk and performance. It’s a one-of-a-kind mobile trading experience with an unprecedented range of features…and it’s free. You can monitor the market and simulate traders even without a funded account, manage positions and view rish and perfomrace metrics and trade stocks, options, currency and futures quickly and easily.
iTrade
iTrade is a stock trading simulator. A perfect way to gain experience without having to sacrifice money! With up to date quotes, news, and a community of users, iTrade is a very realistic simulation, perfect for beginners and anyone wishing to test stock trading strategies and learn about trading in the market whilst on the the go.
- Yahoo! Stocks
This app ships by default with the iPhone. It’s an intuitive, simple and easy to use app to check up quotes and updates on stocks. Yahoo! Finance also remains an informative must-vist resource.
- DailyFinance
DailyFinance (from AOL) provides real time stock quotes, stock market news as well as a handy way to manage multiple stock portfolios. Very nice app for general purposes.
That’s it! Most stock brokers are also coming up with great apps, such as the ones from eTrade (Etrade Mobile Pro), Bank of America (Bank of America Mobile), TD Ameritrade (iStockManager) and Chase (Chase Mobile). If you’re a client of those, check their apps as well, they are worth it.
- Scutify
Scutify is another expanded stock-market-centric twitter. A new way to analyse markets Scutify is a social media aggregator collating all the scuttlebutt on your favourite Stocks, FX and Commodities. Offering real-time feeds so you stay on top of what’s happened and niver miss the boat on a thing.
- StockTouch
StockTouch will change the way you understand stocks and companies. Its groundbreaking interface brings the power of data visualization and financial information together. Seamlessly watch the market as it unfolds and quickly dive into data to uncover insights and trends on companies and sectors. Fast loading data, elegant design, and fluid navigation. Immersive and sublimely intelligent.
- Shareprice
This app, which is free but requires registration, streams live stock prices to your iPhone and even uses push notification to alert you to key changes. You can add stocks to your watchlist and get market news.
New financial apps are coming to the market all of the time and as mobile technology improves, investors are increasingly relying on their mobile devices to trade and research. If you haven’t tried any of the above apps, give them a try or do some further research to see if they fit your investing style.
