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I started out using Yahoo Finance, then moved to Google Finance when it came out. I’ve since moved to using mostly MarketWatch. I like being able to see the summary of most of the news on the homepage, so I keep it open for a news feed. If I’m researching a particular stock I still find myself gravitating to Google Finance.
Justin: I still use Yahoo Finance quite a bit. Could you explain why you switched to Google Finance? Is there anything in particular that’s better?
@MoneyNing To tell you the truth I haven’t touched Yahoo Finance since Google Finance came out years ago, so my memory is a little faded. Part of it was because I’m in the “young google crowd” :-). But I know there were also some tools that Yahoo did not have yet. The two things that stand out in my mind were the sector summary, and just the “cleaner” look and feel of Google Finance. Right now one of the other Google Finance tools I really like is SMS stock quotes provided by Google SMS. Yahoo might have similar I don’t know. I still can’t justify the cost of internet on my phone, so this way I can use texting instead.
You list all the big sites. I have not really spent much time on seeking alpha though. My favorite ones are money.cnn and ft. If I did not have direct access to Bloomberg, I would use the public Bloomberg site.
Justin: I definitely need to look at what sector summary is all about. The SMS part probably won’t be much use to me since I have Internet on my phone but doesn’t SMS end up costing more and being less flexible?
vilkri: Seeking Alpha is more a “article” site than like other research sites. CNN Money is great since there are good articles and it’s free. Bloomberg I’m not too big of a fan since the design annoys me but if it works for you, it’s great!
I like Bloomberg.com and Yahoo! Finance. Also, I’ve started enjoying the social networking investing Web sites like Piqquem and Inner8 (disclosure: I write for the Inner8 blog). Both of these sites have interesting features that allow you to connect with others, make predictions, and follow your progress. I really find something like this even MORE time consuming. And fun.
Miranda: Sparks a great idea for one of my future articles about social networking investing! 🙂 Thanks for the insight!
Guru focus is a good sight to follow, if your interested in what the BIG MONEY Masters such as Buffett, Soros, and Lamperts are buying/selling
I also frequent Yahoo Finance which I beleive is the most frequented finance site on the web
You guys really need to check out FINVIZ.com
I’m a futures trader at <a href=”http://www.eminiaddict.com/” I use it everyday for it’s heat maps and scanning tools. They also have a chart pattern screener. Here is the guided tour <a href=”http://finviz.com/help_guidedtour.ashx”
Well done!
Best Wishes,
D4L
Great site, but it’s a good thing your area of expertise is finance and not English. The “is” in your title should be an “are.”
Forget about investing school. Go back to writing school.
j and en: Thanks for pointing out 🙂 You are welcomed to start writing school. If it’s good enough, I will sure join and follow!
Hey MoneyNing,
What kind of website do you use to buy stock, and trade? I’m looking for a good one without having problems.
I have accounts at WellsTrade, Vanguard, ETrade and TradeKing.
I no longer make short term trades but I like Etrade and TradeKing’s executions back in the days when I was into day trading. I hold longer term investments in my WellsTrade and Vanguard accounts.
I love morningstar.com
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