{"id":37,"date":"2014-12-23T22:53:20","date_gmt":"2014-12-23T22:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.equitystat.com\/wordpress\/?p=37"},"modified":"2026-03-26T22:09:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T22:09:53","slug":"msn-portfolio-manager-discontinued","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equitystat.com\/wordpress\/?p=37","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft\u2019s Portfolio Manager Discontinued \u2014 Best Alternative for MSN Money Users"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft Has Shut Down Its MSN Money Portfolio Manager<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft has officially discontinued the <strong>MSN Money investment portfolio manager<\/strong>, a tool that was once one of the most popular ways for investors to track stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. If you previously relied on Microsoft\u2019s portfolio tracker, you now need a modern, browser\u2011friendly alternative. <strong>EquityStat<\/strong> offers a powerful replacement with similar features \u2014 and far better compatibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Microsoft\u2019s Portfolio Manager Stopped Working<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft\u2019s portfolio manager was built using <strong>Silverlight<\/strong>, a browser plugin that is no longer supported by most modern web browsers. Here\u2019s what that means for investors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Safari does not support Silverlight<\/strong>, so the tool cannot run on <strong>iMacs or iPads<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most modern browsers have removed plugin support entirely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The portfolio manager no longer functions on Apple devices or many Windows systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, former MSN Money users can no longer access or update their portfolios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EquityStat: A Modern Alternative to Microsoft\u2019s Portfolio Manager<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EquityStat is built using <strong>HTML<\/strong>, not Silverlight \u2014 meaning it works on virtually any device with a modern web browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Works on All Major Platforms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use EquityStat on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Windows PCs and tablets<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apple iMac and MacBook<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>iPad and iPhone<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Android tablets and phones<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Any device with a standard web browser<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No plugins. 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No outdated technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features Similar to MSN Money\u2019s Portfolio Manager<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EquityStat includes many of the same capabilities that made Microsoft\u2019s tool popular:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Track stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View daily gain\/loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor total return and annualized return<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review complete transaction history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize investments into multiple portfolios<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze performance with charts and holdings reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you liked MSN Money\u2019s portfolio manager, you\u2019ll feel right at home with EquityStat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Differences That Make EquityStat Better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While EquityStat offers familiar features, it also improves on Microsoft\u2019s discontinued tool:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Modern, plugin\u2011free design<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross\u2011platform compatibility<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faster performance calculations<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cleaner, more intuitive interface<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ongoing updates and support<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s everything the old MSN Money portfolio manager offered \u2014 without the limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for a Replacement? 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