News & Research Services

News & Research

Probably the most important decision you make when investing and trading is deciding on which services and publications you use for investment research and financial news gathering.

Every investment decision you make will be shaped by the tools you use – it can pay to ensure you are using the best news and research services available to you.

Services:

ShareScope

  • Main Features:
  • Charting packages, Level 2, Financial News, Company Reports, Data Mining
  • Good For:
  • Researching individual shares, live prices, breaking news, technical analysis
  • Look Elsewhere For:
  • Specific stock recommendations and journalistic articles
  • Pricing:
  • £20 - £99 per month
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  • All investment involves risk. You may get back less than you invested. Seek independent financial advice before undertaking any investments. Investment Superstore does not accept any liability for action taken by any user of this website. This site is general information and not an invitation to act.

CityFALCON

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  • Main Features:
  • Broad and customisable free news feed
  • Good For:
  • Free latest and breaking news
  • Look Elsewhere For:
  • Charting and detailed recommendations
  • Pricing:
  • Free
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  • All investment involves risk. You may get back less than you invested. Seek independent financial advice before undertaking any investments. Investment Superstore does not accept any liability for action taken by any user of this website. This site is general information and not an invitation to act.

Fat Prophets

  • Main Features:
  • Specific stock recommendations and portfolio ideas
  • Good For:
  • Detailed stock recommendations and market commentary
  • Look Elsewhere For:
  • Charting and breaking news
  • Pricing:
  • Starts at £600 per year
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  • All investment involves risk. You may get back less than you invested. Seek independent financial advice before undertaking any investments. Investment Superstore does not accept any liability for action taken by any user of this website. This site is general information and not an invitation to act.

Volow

  • Main Features:
  • Unlimited access to a range of trading and investing eBooks
  • Good For:
  • Broad investing and trading education
  • Look Elsewhere For:
  • Breaking news, live updates and specific stock ideas
  • Pricing:
  • £10.00 per month
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  • All investment involves risk. You may get back less than you invested. Seek independent financial advice before undertaking any investments. Investment Superstore does not accept any liability for action taken by any user of this website. This site is general information and not an invitation to act.

Metatrader

  • Main Features:
  • Charting, automated trading, trading indicators
  • Good For:
  • Building forex trading systems, technical analysis
  • Look Elsewhere For:
  • Specific stock recommendations
  • Pricing:
  • Free
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  • All investment involves risk. You may get back less than you invested. Seek independent financial advice before undertaking any investments. Investment Superstore does not accept any liability for action taken by any user of this website. This site is general information and not an invitation to act.

Ransquawk

  • Main Features:
  • Fast real-time voice and text news feed
  • Good For:
  • Breaking news, live updates, economic releases and instant coverage of equities, forex, fixed income and commodities
  • Look Elsewhere For:
  • Specific stock recommendations and basic investment education
  • Pricing:
  • £20.00 - £150.00 per month
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  • All investment involves risk. You may get back less than you invested. Seek independent financial advice before undertaking any investments. Investment Superstore does not accept any liability for action taken by any user of this website. This site is general information and not an invitation to act.

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Which service is right for me?

The research and news services you use will depend on two key variables; strategy and experience. An investor who is relatively new to the markets and would like to start building an ISA will have a completely different requirement to a trader who has extensive experience trading derivatives.

Many of the services included in this comparison offer free trails and money back periods so trying a couple out will allow you to find those best suited to your circumstances.

News or Research?

This comparison covers a wide range of services that both deliver news and facilitate self-directed research.  Whether you prefer to be presented with journalistic news or dig down into balance sheets, this comparison will have a tool.

Recommendations

Some research tools will make clear recommendations to buy or sell a particular security. These can be great for investors who lack the time or knowledge to sift through hundreds of stocks looking for the next winner.

Many services that offer tips or recommendations will not take your personal circumstances into consideration but are likely to give an indication of risk.

Investment Superstore Risk Warning & Disclaimer: All Investment involves risk. Please ensure you understand these risks before you undertake any investments. Investments that use leverage and margin such as CFDs, Options and Futures carry a considerably higher risk than traditional shares and are not suitable for all investors. Investment Superstore and associated companies are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.  Any information on the Investment Superstore website is general in nature and not a recommendation to act. Investment Superstore does not itself provide any investment advice nor is any of the content on this site an inducement or invitation to enter into any financial activity. Investment Superstore will not accept any liability for action taken after using this website. If you continue to use this website you agree to this statement and to our terms and conditions. We may receive a form of compensation for including companies in our comparison tools but remain independent of organisations included. Investment Superstore is an educational tool designed to increase consumer awareness of financial products and services.