Yahoo Finance is the free portal that's the foundation of US investing — the one nearly every guide says to learn first.
1. What you can see
- Quotes (15-min delayed) plus P/E, EPS and market cap
- Basic financial statements — income, balance sheet, cash flow
- Earnings and analyst price targets
- News tied to your watchlist
2. Watchlists and portfolios
Gather names under My Portfolios, and enter quantities/dates in My Holdings to track P&L. It syncs with the mobile app.
3. Compare stocks
The chart's Comparison button overlays multiple companies to compare relative returns over any period. For ETFs, you also get the Top 10 holdings.
Use translation if English is a hurdle. Build basics on Yahoo Finance, then move to Seeking Alpha and Stockanalysis for depth.