{"id":33,"date":"2014-12-23T00:07:56","date_gmt":"2014-12-23T00:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.equitystat.com\/wordpress\/?p=33"},"modified":"2026-05-23T18:48:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T18:48:58","slug":"microsofts-portfolio-manager-discontinued","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equitystat.com\/wordpress\/?p=33","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Retires MSN Money Portfolio Manager: What Investors Can Use Instead"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microsoft has officially discontinued the MSN Money Portfolio Manager<\/strong>, leaving many long\u2011time users searching for a dependable replacement. For years, the MSN Money tool was a popular way to track investments online, but changes in browser technology eventually made it impossible for Microsoft to continue supporting it.<\/p>\n

Why the MSN Money Portfolio Manager Was Discontinued<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The original MSN Money portfolio manager was built using Silverlight<\/strong>, a browser plugin that worked primarily with Internet Explorer. As major browsers phased out plugin support, Silverlight\u2011based applications stopped functioning.<\/p>\n

This created several issues for investors:<\/p>\n

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  • Safari users on iMac<\/strong> and iPad<\/strong> could no longer access the tool<\/li>\n
  • Chrome and Firefox removed plugin support<\/li>\n
  • Mobile devices became incompatible<\/li>\n
  • Microsoft eventually retired the service entirely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    With Silverlight no longer supported, the portfolio manager could not operate on modern browsers or devices.<\/p>\n

    A Modern Replacement: EquityStat\u2019s Online Portfolio Manager<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    EquityStat<\/strong> offers a fully web\u2011based portfolio manager built with HTML<\/strong>, not plugins. This means it works on virtually any device or browser, including:<\/p>\n

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    • Windows desktops and laptops<\/li>\n
    • Apple iMac and iPad<\/li>\n
    • Android phones and tablets<\/li>\n
    • Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Because it\u2019s built on modern web standards, EquityStat provides a smooth, reliable experience without requiring downloads or extensions.<\/p>\n

      How EquityStat Compares to the Old MSN Money Tool<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Investors who previously relied on MSN Money will find that EquityStat offers many of the same core features, including:<\/p>\n

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      • Portfolio tracking<\/li>\n
      • Performance reporting<\/li>\n
      • Real\u2011time market updates<\/li>\n
      • Easy import and export options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        In addition, EquityStat includes enhancements that weren\u2019t available in the original Microsoft tool, making it a practical upgrade for users who want a familiar but more capable portfolio manager.<\/p>\n

        Looking for an Alternative to Microsoft\u2019s Portfolio Manager?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        If you used the MSN Money portfolio manager and need a modern replacement that works across all devices, EquityStat<\/strong> is a strong option. It delivers the functionality investors expect, without the compatibility issues that led to the retirement of Microsoft\u2019s tool.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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