I’ve been investing actively and using one software tool to support my analysis for over a year. With that tool, I’ve achieved a rate of return of 30.18% YTD. Unfortunately that app is no longer available here.

I tested StockTrader.Studio to compare its performance with the tool I already use. After reviewing its recommendations, I found that many of the suggested trades would have underperformed my current strategy. In fact, had I relied on StockTrader.Studio from the start, I would not have reached the same level of success with my investments.

I also found the interface inconvenient. You have to click on a stock to see its ticker symbol, when that information could easily be displayed next to the name or in a separate column.

Based on my experience, the software did not add value and in some cases would have steered me away from stronger opportunities.