Comments on: Google Finance to get a facelift soon http://gigaom.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:00:29 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Vjay http://gigaom.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-980276 Vjay Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:18:20 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-980276 <p>Google finance has undergone many chages from the beginning and its very improved now.</p> Google finance has undergone many chages from the beginning and its very improved now.

]]> By: Jackson http://gigaom.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-861490 Jackson Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:45:07 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-861490 <p>I also prefer and use Yahoo Finance, here's why: http://blog.simplewind.com/archives/2-Yahoo-Finance-vs.-Google-Finance.html</p> I also prefer and use Yahoo Finance, here’s why: http://blog.simplewind.com/archives/2-Yahoo-Finance-vs.-Google-Finance.html

]]> By: Layla http://gigaom.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-860227 Layla Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:29:13 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-860227 <p>I actually prefer Yahoo Finance to Google Finance. I find that it has more resources and is much easier to use.</p> I actually prefer Yahoo Finance to Google Finance. I find that it has more resources and is much easier to use.

]]> By: Memo to Google: Buy Yahoo! » Publishing 2.0 http://gigaom.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-365688 Memo to Google: Buy Yahoo! » Publishing 2.0 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:54:57 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-365688 <p>[...] critical verticals, like finance, Yahoo remains the clear leader despite much effort by [...]</p> [...] critical verticals, like finance, Yahoo remains the clear leader despite much effort by [...]

]]> By: Russel Harvey http://gigaom.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76789 Russel Harvey Thu, 21 Dec 2006 18:10:14 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76789 <p>It's not just the free real time quotes. It's the free streaming real time quotes that is in demanding.</p> <p>News, streaming quote, transaction fee are the three major cost associated with stock trading. Google could follow the InteractiveBroker's model, providing free streamng news, real time quotes, and free brokerage service would be even better. This would push all old-style brokerage out of business. Who knows what kind of new business opportunity may be born then.</p> It’s not just the free real time quotes. It’s the free streaming real time quotes that is in demanding.

News, streaming quote, transaction fee are the three major cost associated with stock trading. Google could follow the InteractiveBroker’s model, providing free streamng news, real time quotes, and free brokerage service would be even better. This would push all old-style brokerage out of business. Who knows what kind of new business opportunity may be born then.

]]> By: IB http://gigaom.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76788 IB Tue, 12 Dec 2006 01:16:06 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76788 <p>Free real time quotes and charts ARE available in MSN Money (http://money.msn.com). You need to sign in since they track usage, but that's the case for the portfolio as well, so it's not an added burden.</p> Free real time quotes and charts ARE available in MSN Money (http://money.msn.com). You need to sign in since they track usage, but that’s the case for the portfolio as well, so it’s not an added burden.

]]> By: christian http://gigaom.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76787 christian Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:30:45 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76787 <p>Although I like the google finance, I have to say that it would take A LOT for me to move from Yahoo Finance. The new charts as well as the message boards (yes I like the new format) is a prefect combo for me.</p> Although I like the google finance, I have to say that it would take A LOT for me to move from Yahoo Finance. The new charts as well as the message boards (yes I like the new format) is a prefect combo for me.

]]> By: Search Engine Land: News About Search Engines & Search Marketing http://gigaom.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76786 Search Engine Land: News About Search Engines & Search Marketing Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:25:45 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76786 <p><strong>SearchCap: The Day In Search, Dec. 11, 2006…</strong></p> <p>Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web:…</p> SearchCap: The Day In Search, Dec. 11, 2006…

Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web:…

]]> By: danny http://gigaom.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76785 danny Mon, 11 Dec 2006 18:55:27 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76785 <p>Giving away a premium service for free was probably a major contributor to Gmail gaining early traction (beyond cool UI). They handed out huge storage and POP access, the two key features of Yahoo! Mail Plus. They also had address book scraping and other stuff to make switching easier.</p> <p>If Google offers real-time streaming quotes + auto-import of Yahoo! portfolios, then that comprises a nice advance…</p> Giving away a premium service for free was probably a major contributor to Gmail gaining early traction (beyond cool UI). They handed out huge storage and POP access, the two key features of Yahoo! Mail Plus. They also had address book scraping and other stuff to make switching easier.

If Google offers real-time streaming quotes + auto-import of Yahoo! portfolios, then that comprises a nice advance…

]]> By: Kris http://gigaom.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76784 Kris Mon, 11 Dec 2006 18:20:43 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76784 <p>Streaming quotes are currently free on Yahoo right now but are delayed at least 17 minutes.</p> <p>Real-time streaming quotes is a premium service that costs $10.95/month (billed annually). </p> <p>If Google wants to offer a compelling Finance portal, free real-time sreaming quotes, is a good place to start. I has used Yahoo Finance since the mid-90's and it is still the best portal. However, I would seriously consider switching if free real-time quotes were offered.</p> Streaming quotes are currently free on Yahoo right now but are delayed at least 17 minutes.

Real-time streaming quotes is a premium service that costs $10.95/month (billed annually).

If Google wants to offer a compelling Finance portal, free real-time sreaming quotes, is a good place to start. I has used Yahoo Finance since the mid-90’s and it is still the best portal. However, I would seriously consider switching if free real-time quotes were offered.

]]> By: ET http://gigaom.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76783 ET Mon, 11 Dec 2006 17:53:55 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76783 <p>I prefer Google Finance over Yahoo finance when it comes to getting a quick look at my positions. Yahoo finance is my second stop because of the content.</p> I prefer Google Finance over Yahoo finance when it comes to getting a quick look at my positions. Yahoo finance is my second stop because of the content.

]]> By: Anonymous http://gigaom.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76782 Anonymous Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:19:10 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76782 <p>Yahoo already does ALL OF THIS: free real-time stock quotes AND blog data… I don't see how Google can improve on this.</p> <p>I do like the news feature on the stock chart that pegs news to fluctations in the stock price.</p> Yahoo already does ALL OF THIS: free real-time stock quotes AND blog data… I don’t see how Google can improve on this.

I do like the news feature on the stock chart that pegs news to fluctations in the stock price.

]]> By: Andrew Schmitt http://gigaom.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76781 Andrew Schmitt Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:57:20 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76781 <p>Yahoo does track blog data, though it is edited through submissions to seekingalpha.com.</p> Yahoo does track blog data, though it is edited through submissions to seekingalpha.com.

]]> By: Playing FTSE http://gigaom.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76780 Playing FTSE Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:16:31 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76780 <p>i'd just like them to include stocks listed outside the US… is that really too much to ask?</p> i’d just like them to include stocks listed outside the US… is that really too much to ask?

]]> By: Marvin http://gigaom.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76779 Marvin Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:12:02 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76779 <p>Aidan's idea for free real-time quotes is SPECTACULAR.</p> Aidan’s idea for free real-time quotes is SPECTACULAR.

]]> By: Aidan Henry http://gigaom.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76778 Aidan Henry Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:38:39 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/12/10/google-finance/#comment-76778 <p>I was never a big fan of Google Finance either. They flaunted their interactive Flash charts and blog integration, but to no avail. Yahoo is far superior and simplistic. Google needs to focus on the core offering - market data and information.</p> <p>Google is known for having wacky, crazy, out-of-the-box marketing tactics. Gmail offered a ridiculous amount of storage that Yahoo and MSN had to match (on some scale).</p> <p>So… what if Google offered something spectacular that nearly everyone currently pays for? I think that FREE, real-time stock quotes may be the answer… or something similar. An exceptional offering like this would get people talking and spread the word. Rather than spend money on marketing, let the product sell itself, ala Purple Cow. The PR and buzz alone would generate consider traffic and exposure.</p> <p>Cheers, Aidan</p> I was never a big fan of Google Finance either. They flaunted their interactive Flash charts and blog integration, but to no avail. Yahoo is far superior and simplistic. Google needs to focus on the core offering – market data and information.

Google is known for having wacky, crazy, out-of-the-box marketing tactics. Gmail offered a ridiculous amount of storage that Yahoo and MSN had to match (on some scale).

So… what if Google offered something spectacular that nearly everyone currently pays for? I think that FREE, real-time stock quotes may be the answer… or something similar. An exceptional offering like this would get people talking and spread the word. Rather than spend money on marketing, let the product sell itself, ala Purple Cow. The PR and buzz alone would generate consider traffic and exposure.

Cheers, Aidan

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