Editor’s note: This article was first published in January 2014. The app line-up, features and names reflect that time, and some apps may no longer exist in this form, notably the standalone Google Finance and Pulse/LinkedIn Pulse apps. The remark that Google Finance did not cover Spanish markets is also from 2014.
From keeping up with financial news to following real-time quotes for every stock and market in the world on your phone: there are plenty of apps out there, although sometimes we need more than one, because a second app makes up for the shortcomings of the first. All the apps I’m going to mention can be downloaded free from Google Play for Android, and I imagine all of them are also available on the App Store for iPhone.
1. Investing.
Ever since I discovered this app, it has struck me as one of the most complete for real-time quotes. Stocks, markets, currencies, commodities, futures… with a very intuitive interface, full charts and consensus recommendations based on indicators.
2. Bloomberg.
It’s supposedly the most complete financial markets app there is: besides covering every market, stock and commodity, it has a full selection of news about companies around the world (made by Bloomberg). My main impression, though, is that it’s not very intuitive and far too complex. The app is in English.
3. Infobolsa.
A complete app for closely following the Spanish stock market, and it keeps getting better. It still has gaps when it comes to charts and real-time quotes, but it does the job for keeping track of the markets.
4. Google Finance.
Without a doubt the best app for following US stocks in real time. I hope one day they’ll add the Spanish markets. For keeping track of your Wall Street portfolio, it’s the one to go for.
5. Pulse.
This app, now called “LinkedIn Pulse” after LinkedIn bought it, isn’t for following quotes: it’s an app for aggregating news from whichever media outlets you choose. Some of you will already use your own news aggregator, but this is the one I personally use at the moment.
With these 5 apps your stock market needs on mobile should be covered. If you’re after more advanced charts, though, you can use the mobile version of ProRealTime, even though it isn’t an app; and to follow financial news more closely, you can always download other apps from Bloomberg or CNBC if your English is good.
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