Do-it-yourself investors have more online tools than ever to help motivate them to ditch their stock broker or financial planner. Listed below are some of the best financial websites on the web – in some cases a bit below the radar – to bookmark and use in 2013.
Wikinvest
A portfolio manager that goes beyond using algorithms to make portfolio recommendations by utilizing curated user-generated content, while still beating the other financial portals at the basics.
Website: www.wikinvest.com Twitter: @Wikinvest
Estimize
An open source platform for matching wits with other traders on earnings numbers. A great way to test theories or jump on the bandwagon with members able to consistently beat sell-side analysts.
Website: www.estimize.com Twitter: @Estimize
Zero Hedge
The quickest way to cut through all the Fedspeak, rampant economic analysis, and stock market shenaningans. According to ZH, “on a long enough timeline the survival rate for everyone drops to zero.
Website: www.zerohedge.com Twitter: @ZeroHedge
MomentumIndex
A slick way to keep tabs on start-ups and emerging private technology companues.
Website: www.momentumindex.com Twitter: @MomentumIndex
Zillow
Though a larger player than the rest of the names on this list, this website contains a wealth of information on real estate and mortgages to help make intelligent financial decisions. No need for a mortgage broker if Zillow is utilized correctly.
Website: www.zillow.com Twitter: @Zillow
More to watch:
Simple – A true virtual bank with cutting edge web and mobile applications. Funds held at FDIC-insured partner bank.
dealReporter – Market intelligence and breaking stories without the Bloomberg terminal.
SumZero – The collective wisdom of the hedge fund community curated online.
SmartyPig – The best online source for setting up a social savings account. 1% on savings and cash back offers as high as 11%. Funds FDIC-insured.
Seeking Alpha – Live stock market news and analysis.
MoneyRates – Updated rates on bank deposit products and personal finance advice.
Jemstep – Real-time portfolio analysis and recommendations with a cleaner platform than rivals. Still in beta, but one to watch.
Loyal3 – Buy stock directly from companies for as little as $10.Quick, clean, and note for a true buy-and-hold investor looking to make it hard to sell off a knee-jerk reaction to news or sentiment.
Insider Monkey – Rich, edgy analysis on what the insiders are doing with their money.
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