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October 7, 2013 | 
Author Online Broker Firstrade Introducing New Research & Tools
New York, NY (PRWEB) October 02, 2013
Firstrade Securities Inc., a leading online brokerage firm founded in 1985, today announced the launch of an enhanced Research and Tools section of its website with analyst research, tools, and comprehensive market data provided by Morningstar, a leading provider of independent investment research.
“We know research tools are crucial for investors to build up a strong and profitable investment portfolio, and Firstrade aspires to provide our customers with the most powerful and user-friendly tools. This improvement is an exciting moment for both Firstrade and our customers,” says John Liu, CEO of Firstrade, “Firstrade will never stop improving for customers, so stay tuned for more advancements soon to come.”
Firstrade’s enhanced Research and Tools section helps customers stay on top of the markets with new investment research features, including Morningstar Analyst Reports and ratings on stocks and ETFs, in-depth performance data, competitive analysis, and more, all with an easier-to-read layout. News offerings also received an upgrade with more sources like Morningstar, Briefing.com, Zacks, and Benzinga, to help customers stay up-to-date on current events and make better-informed decisions.
Firstrade also worked with Morningstar to develop a Sectors & Industries tool that, combined with the new Map of the Market, provides investors with a set of tailor-made tools to view the market through different perspectives. Investors can analyze performance data from the broad sector level all the way down to the company level. Firstrade has also expanded the stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with more data to further empower investors.
“We are pleased that Firstrade selected Morningstar as part of its redesigned website,” Kunal Kapoor, head of client solutions for Morningstar, said. “Our mission is to create great products that help investors reach their financial goals. We share a common commitment with Firstrade to help investors by providing them with insightful analysis, effective tools, and comprehensive data.”
About Firstrade Securities Inc.
Firstrade is a leading online brokerage firm offering a full line of investment products and tools to help investors take control of their financial future. Since its founding in 1985, Firstrade has been committed to providing high value and quality service to our customers. Combining proprietary trading technology, a highly intuitive user interface, outstanding customer service, and mobility applications, Firstrade is a comprehensive solution for all of your investing needs. Firstrade is a member of FINRA/SIPC. For more information, visit https://www.firstrade.com.
About Morningstar, Inc.
Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offers an extensive line of products and services for individuals, financial advisors, and institutions. Morningstar provides data on approximately 433,000 offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles, along with real-time global market data on nearly 10 million equities, indexes, futures, options, commodities, and precious metals, in addition to foreign exchange and Treasury markets. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its registered investment advisor subsidiaries and has approximately $ 166 billion in assets under advisement and management as of June 30, 2013. The company has operations in 27 countries.
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Article by James Brown
People with complex financial accounts will usually rely on the expertise of an accountant to manage them properly. The accountant has been trained to access tools that will help people manage mortgage financing or equity solutions and these tools will identify where the lowest interest rates can be found. Many online banks offer the same tools at no charge and people also have the option of accessing personal finance tools from many online banking institutions.
Since high interest rates will effect the amount of a home mortgage loan, many home buyers are accessing personal finance tools when they are at home to get a better picture of what small rate differences can mean to the monthly payments made to a mortgage. People can access personal financing tools and identify which type of mortgage they are interested in. With a few clicks of a computer mouse, the home buyer can see the difference in rates on a 30-year fixed mortgage and a 15-year fixed mortgage rate.
By accessing personal finance tools, homeowners can select from a number of loan types to combine with a 30-year or 15-year fixed rate. Since interest rates are low, some borrowers might be interested in discovering the monthly payments offered on a 3/1 adjustable rate mortgage or a 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage loan. With these personal financing tools, homeowners can calculate the differences in monthly payments on loan options like a home refinance, debt consolidation, home equity or equity line of credit loan too.
These personal financing tools give borrowers plenty of time to discover all financing options and make wise financial decisions based on the calculations received from these personal financing tools. Some borrowers use these tools to explore other financing options. Any down payments made when a home loan is financed through any of these loan types will reduce the amount that is financed. Home buyers can made wise decisions on depositing money on property when they see the amount due is far less than they anticipated.
These personal financing tools can be used for any type of loans. People can use the tools to calculate the differences in interest rates that are offered on credit cards. To some, an offer of 6 months free interest will be a financially sound offer to take advantage of, especially if that type of credit will allow them to pay off higher rate credit cards. These personal financing tools will give borrowers a variety of figures that can be used to reduce debt considerably. Fewer debt payments could give homeowners extra money to make an extra mortgage payment at some time.
With these personal financing tools, borrowers will be able to track mortgage loans from the comfort of home and know if payments were not applied correctly. It is also possible to track certificate of deposits and other investments and use the calculators to discover great bargains that are on the stock market. Parents can use the personal financing tools to calculate college tuition costs and student loan financing. Since college tuition is high, many college bound students can put in figurers and know which financing offer is the best bargain in town.
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