5 apps to help you invest like a billionaire

If you’re an investor or someone simply looking to make a quick buck, chances are you’re also after the best mobile applications to help you keep ahead of the game. We’ve done the hard work for you though, so check out the 5 apps to help you invest like a billionaire.

CHARTIQ FOREX TRADING SIMULATOR

This clever app helps you practice your trading skills by pitting you against an accurate market scenario. Perfect for those new to investing or if you just want to practice before the real thing.

ChartIQ Forex Practice Trading Simulator, £free on iTunes

BLOOMBERG

Everything Bloomberg is on this mobile app, including news articles and podcasts. Ideal for researching and plotting your next move.

Bloomberg, £free on iTunes

STOCK ALERT

With multiple widgets and direct alerts sent to you when your stock hits a certain price, Stock Alert is a great accompaniment for the savvy investor.

Stock Alert, £free on Google Play

ICURRENCY PAD

Perfect for converting currency and calculating sums on the fly, iCurrency Pad also offers up-to-date exchange rates so you’ll never be out of the loop.

iCurrency Pad, £0.69 on iTunes

YAHOO! FINANCE

Yahoo! Finance gives you personalised news and alerts as well as real-time information, allowing you to keep up with the ever-changing world of investment.

Yahoo! Finance, £free on Google Play