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Five apps for novice investors

Tahmina Mannan
Written By:
Tahmina Mannan
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11/12/2013

We look at some of the most useful apps to help investors review their portfolios on the go.

Bloomberg

Use this helpful app to track your investments in real time or use interactive charts to get more detailed data about their performance.

You can also get trusted business and finance news, market data and stock tracking tools. News coverage is comprehensive and charts and tools are easy-to-use and understand. The app strikes a good balance between catering for both novice traders and the pros.

Available for both iPhone, iPad and Android

Investopedia

Investopedia is considered to be an educational staple for all novice investors. With a database of over 11,000 financial terms and definitions at your fingertips, you’ll find it easy to pick up the right financial lingo on the go.

Available for both iPhone and Android

ADVFN

This app provides share prices in real time, with data available for both London Stock Exchange and AIM. Its features include streaming share prices, a watchlist, real time stock quotes, stock charts, and latest times and sales.

It may be more suitable for those who are already comfortable with the basics of investing. Make sure you know your way around the bulletin boards and charts before using the app to invest.

Available for iPhone, Android and iPad

Percentages

This handy app helps you calculate percentages easily; all you need to do is enter two values. This is particularly useful if you are trying to work out the charges of a fund. Obviously, it can also be used for other everyday situations.

Available for both iPhone and Android

iCurrency Pad

This is a useful app for those considering investing in a different currency. It provides up-to-the-minute exchange rates and detailed charts of historical price trends. The information is presented in an easy-to-digest format.

Available for both iPhone and Android

BONUS APP: Investment Wisdom of Warren Buffett

Very few people can say that they didn’t wish they had Buffett’s legendary investment prowess. Learn from the best with words of wisdom from the ‘Sage of the Omaha’.

Available for iPhone