The problem with global investing tools
Your broker shows your holdings. Yahoo Finance covers US stocks well. Google Finance is decent. None of them let you build a unified watchlist spanning the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Tokyo Stock Exchange, and NYSE in one place.
What you actually need
A global watchlist needs three things: live prices across exchanges, currency context so you can compare positions, and a clean interface that does not require switching tabs for every market.
Using StockAdder
StockAdder is a free Chrome extension that covers 28+ global exchanges. Here is how to set it up:
1. Install from the Chrome Web Store at stockadder.com. No account needed.
2. Use the search bar to find any ticker or company name — AAPL, Siemens, Toyota, Petrobras all come up immediately.
3. Add each to your watchlist. They appear together in one list regardless of exchange.
4. Click any ticker to see a live TradingView chart and the latest news headlines for that stock.
Coverage by region
StockAdder covers US stocks and indexes, European markets including Germany, Sweden, France and the UK, Asian markets including Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong, plus LATAM and crypto.
Takeaway
Stop switching between five apps. One Chrome extension, 28+ exchanges, one watchlist. Free at stockadder.com.