Top 5 Investors Apps - Which One Is Right For You

In 2013 and the rise of the iphone, ipad and other smaller internet devices, alot of investors are now realising no matter who they are with or where they are, they have instant access to the stock market, and markets news instantly.

Below is a list of the top 5 most popular investor apps in 2013.

1. Bloomberg

This hugely popular app is a must for anyone keen to keep abreast of market-moving news across categories including technology, politics and commodities.

Packed with videos relating to the biggest stories and podcasts from Bloomberg Radio, the news section is user-friendly and well presented.

What’s more, it is free - so you can track your portfolio performance on the go at no extra cost.

However, you may find the Bloomberg app easier and more pleasant to use on an iPad than a smartphone as many of the features work better on a larger screen.

Available on: iPad, iPhone, Android, Blackberry

2. Morningstar

Track your investments and stay on top of the markets with the Morningstar Mobile app.

Features of the latest version include the ability to sync to your Morningstar portfolios, create and edit watch lists and view performance charts for stocks, funds, exchange traded funds and indexes.

The app, named a top performer by Money Magazine, also gives you access to real-time quotes and investment ideas. Better still, it is free of charge.

Available on: iPad, iPhone, Android, Blackberry
 
3. The Wall Street Journal

Keep up to date with the latest financial news that could impact on your portfolio by downloading the Wall Street Journal app.

It is free to basic users (unlike the app from rival publication The Financial Times) and makes it easy to keep track of financial events in the US and Europe.

However, the many interactive features, which include videos and slideshows, will work better on a larger screen.

Available on: iPad, iPhone, Android

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4. iCurrency Pad

Investing in companies listed elsewhere in the world and valued in the local currency can be confusing. iCurrency Pad can help by doing the sums for you.

Trading in foreign currencies will become much easier and more straightforward, whether you are investing in the developed world or emerging markets.

Features of the app include useful graphs illustrating trending data for different currencies and up-to-the-minute exchange rates.

While not free, the download cost of this app is low at just 69p and the wealth of information available and easy-to-digest format make it well worth the money.

Available on: iPad, iPhone

5. Shareprice

Need to know straight away when a share price hits a certain level? The free SharePrice app, with its real-time share price alert system, could be the one for you.

SharePrice gives you access to the entire London Stock Exchange in real time, as well as 13 currency values and 17 stock markets and commodity indices.

The application is likely to prove too complicated though, if you simply want an overview of what is happening to the market.