Yahoo Finance tutorial for beginners: A comprehensive guide

Today we’re exploring the world of finance with Yahoo Finance!
This tutorial will guide you step-by-step through the key features and show you how to get the most out of the platform to make your investment decisions and achieve your financial goals.

1. the search for shares and information

The search bar:

• Your central tool for finding stocks, indices and currencies.
• Simply enter the name of a company or the stock exchange symbol (e.g. “Apple” or “AAPL”).
• Yahoo Finance presents you with relevant search results, including:
  • Share details: share price, share price performance, key figures, news and analysis.
  • Indices: Performance indicators such as DAX, Dow Jones or Nasdaq.
  • Currency rates: Real-time rates and historical data for various currency pairs.

Additional search functions:

• Filter: Refine your search according to specific criteria such as sector, market capitalization or country.
• Autocomplete: Get suggestions as you type to find what you’re looking for faster.
• Keyword search: Find stocks, news and analyses on specific topics or events.

2. shares in detail: analysis and price performance

Share details:

• Price information: Current price, price development in percent and change over the course of the day.
• Key figures: Key financial figures such as P/E ratio, market capitalization, sales and earnings per share.
• Chart: Interactive chart to visualize the price development over different time periods (day, week, month, year, etc.).
  • Use drawing tools to recognize trends and patterns (e.g. trend lines, moving average).
  • Compare the price performance with indices or other shares.
• News & Analysis: Latest news, reports and analysis from reputable sources such as Reuters, Bloomberg and AP.
  • Stay informed about important company events, financial reports and market trends.
  • Get expert opinions and assessments of the share.
• Finances: Details of the company’s financial position, such as balance sheet, income statement and cash flow.
• Dividends: Information on the company’s dividend policy, including dividend yield and historical payouts.
• Recommendations: Analysts’ opinions and price targets from experts.

Comparison tool:

• Compare the price performance, key figures and other characteristics of up to five stocks simultaneously.
• Identify potential investment opportunities and risk factors.
• Make informed decisions about your investments.

3. portfolio management: keeping an eye on your finances

Portfolio function:

• Create and manage your own portfolio for free on Yahoo Finance.
• Add your shares with the number of shares you own.
• Track the performance of your portfolio in real time.
• Analyze the composition of your portfolio by sector, country and asset class.
• Gain insights into your performance and identify potential for improvement.

Portfolio tools:

• Portfolio manager: Manage your portfolios and track your performance.
• Screener: Find new investment opportunities using search criteria and filters.
• Watchlist: Keep an eye on interesting stocks and receive notifications when prices move.
• Performance analysis: Analyze the performance of your portfolio compared to benchmarks.

4. financial news and market analyses

News feed:

• Stay up to date with the latest financial news from around the world.
• Receive news on companies, markets, sectors and events.
• Track the development of key economic indicators.
• Read analyses and comments from experts.

Market information:

• Comprehensive market overviews of various markets and asset classes.
• Real-time quotes, charts and news for stocks, indices, currencies and commodities.
• Market analyses and forecasts from experts.
• Insights into current trends and developments.

Personalization:

• Customize your news feed and market information according to your interests.
• Subscribe to notifications for specific companies, industries or events.
• Receive personalized recommendations and analyses.