Google relaunches Finance app with AI tools, portfolio tracker

Google has announced a major update to its Google Finance platform, bringing it out of beta with new portfolio management features, AI-powered investment research tools, and personalised market briefings. Alongside the web experience, the company has introduced a dedicated Google Finance app for Android, with an iOS version promised later this year.

The updated Google Finance experience is rolling out globally starting this week. According to Google, the changes aim to help users monitor investments, analyse portfolio performance, and receive customised financial updates from a single dashboard.

One of the key additions is a redesigned portfolio tracker that consolidates users' investments into a unified dashboard. Besides displaying portfolio performance, the tool offers insights into asset allocation and investment distribution. Existing Google Finance portfolios will be migrated automatically, while new portfolios can be created by uploading CSV or PDF files, importing screenshots of holdings, or simply describing investments using natural language.

The update also includes AI-driven research tools that provide summaries of company earnings, analyst ratings, and relevant news articles. Google says these features are designed to help both novice and experienced investors make more informed decisions without having to visit multiple websites.

Personalised market briefings will deliver daily or weekly summaries of market movements, top stories, and changes to watched securities. Users can set preferences for the types of updates they receive.

Google Finance was originally launched in 2006 and has undergone several redesigns. The new app and features mark a renewed focus on the platform, which had seen limited updates in recent years. The Android app is available for download from the Google Play Store, and an iOS version is expected in the coming months.