Granted I was doing this after-hours, so this may have been the reason. I received error messages that the program was not able to access the Yahoo! Quote Server. However, I did have some trouble with the program automatically reverting back to the current price one I made manual changes. By changing the current price of an asset, any fundamental data (P/E ratio, PEG, etc.) or performance data related to the current price will also change. The program also allows you to “experiment” with the holdings in your portfolio or watchlist. In all there are over 70 data columns from which to choose, including short ratio, earnings per share estimates for the current and next fiscal years and the next fiscal quarter, cost basis per share, and percentage total return. You can also track the cost basis of your holdings.īeyond displaying the current price data for the assets in a portfolio or watchlist, you can customize the data that the program displays. The program also allows you to enter dividend payments as either cash payments or reinvested additional shares to provide a more complete performance picture. If you already have a list of tickers in either CSV or Quicken QIF format, StockMarketEye allows you to import this data into a watchlist so you don’t have to enter it manually. A watchlist tracks securities, including currency pairs, from a starting “watch” price. When creating a portfolio, you can specify the date each security was purchased, the price paid, the number of shares purchased, and transaction costs. The program supports stocks from most major global stock exchanges, including the U.S., United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and more, with investments displayed in native currencies. Portfolios track the current market value of a collection of stocks, mutual funds, ETFs and cash. You can keep the portfolio and watchlists, rename them, or delete them as you see fit. When you first open the program you are given one portfolio and three watchlists, which are useful when trying to get a feel for the program. For those interested in trying the program before buying it, there is a full-featured 30-day day free trial version. The program is from TransparenTech, costs $39.95, and allows users to track stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), cash and currency pairs. This month’s Featured Download, StockMarketEye, is a unique portfolio tracking and charting application in that it comes in both Windows and Mac versions. Generally speaking, however, online portfolio trackers tend to be less sophisticated than their software-based counterparts. These tools tend to be suited for those looking to track the day-to-day movements of their portfolio holdings. In the Fourth Quarter 2010 issue of Computerized Investing we will feature our top picks among online portfolio management and tracking services.
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