Current trends in information systems for financial analytics

Abstract

The article provides an analytical review of modern information systems for financial analytics. It has been established that in order to successfully conduct financial analytics in modern conditions, it is necessary to have a wide set of tools that meet all the analyst's needs. It was found that such well-known information systems as HugeProfit, Pharos Navigator, AIQ, Superchart, MetaStock and others offer significant functionality today. The main functional capabilities and features of these systems are highlighted, the interface is considered, and their advantages and disadvantages are indicated. The comparative characteristics of the considered systems were carried out according to such criteria as: support of operating systems; integration; data analysis; customization; security and others. The comparison made it possible to establish that according to criteria such as integration with other systems and functionality, Pharos Navigator is the most optimal choice. At the same time, for tasks that require flexible customization and a high level of security, you should pay attention to AIQ. If you need to get powerful tools for market and technical analysis - MetaStock will be the best option. At the same time, financial analysis requires a system with a wide functionality, which allows you to present the results of the analysis both in tabular and graphical form. As a result, the trends regarding the further development of information systems for financial analytics were determined, among which the most important are the expansion of opportunities for data analysis and visualization, as well as the introduction of built-in tools for forecasting the company's activity indicators based on artificial intelligence.