Investor tools

A reference library of tools we've used and reviewed

Stock screeners, portfolio trackers, research platforms, charting tools. Free and paid. Honest ratings — we don't accept payment for placement, and we flag the ones we personally wouldn't use.

35 tools 8 categories

Stock Screeners

Filter and find stocks based on your criteria

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  1. Stock Rover is a comprehensive stock research and portfolio management platform designed for serious individual investors. It combines fundamental analysis, technical charting, and portfolio tracking in a single integrated environment. The platform offers deep screening capabilities with access to over 650 metrics across 8,000+ stocks and ETFs.

    Freemium Free / $7.99-27.99/mo View details
  2. Zacks Stock Screener is a professional-grade filtering tool powered by Zacks Investment Research's proprietary rating system. The platform specializes in earnings-based stock analysis, helping investors identify opportunities using the famous Zacks Rank methodology. It caters to value investors and growth-focused traders seeking fundamentally sound investment ideas.

    Freemium Pricing: Free / $249/year View details
  3. Finviz
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    Finviz (Financial Visualizations) is a premier stock screening and research platform used by active traders and investors. The platform provides advanced filtering capabilities, real-time market scanners, and visual analytics through heat maps and charts. It offers both free and premium tiers, making professional-grade market analysis accessible to retail investors.

    Freemium Free / $39.50/mo (Elite) View details
  4. TradingView Screener is a powerful web-based stock filtering tool integrated within the TradingView charting platform. It enables traders to scan thousands of stocks, forex pairs, cryptocurrencies, and other assets based on technical and fundamental criteria. The screener is known for its intuitive interface and seamless integration with TradingView's advanced charting capabilities.

    Freemium Pricing: Free / $14.95-59.95/mo View details
  5. MarketBeat is a financial media platform providing stock market news, analysis, and research tools for active investors. It offers real-time analyst ratings, earnings calendars, dividend information, and IPO tracking in an easily digestible format. The platform serves millions of investors with free daily newsletters and premium research services.

    Free Free View details

Portfolio Trackers

Track your investments across accounts

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  1. Portfolio 123
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    Portfolio123 is a sophisticated investment research platform enabling users to create, backtest, and deploy rule-based portfolio strategies. The platform combines quantitative analysis tools with fundamental and technical factors to build systematic investment approaches. It serves both individual investors and financial professionals seeking data-driven portfolio management solutions.

    Subscription Free, $25 per month for Non-Professional, Various Professional & Enterprise plans View details
  2. Personal Capital is a comprehensive wealth management platform combining free financial tools with optional advisory services. It aggregates all financial accounts in one dashboard, providing net worth tracking, investment analysis, and retirement planning capabilities. The platform serves both DIY investors and those seeking professional financial advice.

    Free Free View details
  3. Sharesight is a sophisticated portfolio tracking platform designed for serious investors managing stocks across multiple markets and brokers. It automatically tracks portfolio performance, dividends, and tax obligations while supporting international markets and multiple currencies. The platform is popular among investors seeking detailed performance analytics and tax reporting.

    Freemium Free / $15-35/mo View details
  4. Delta Investment Tracker is a mobile-first portfolio tracking app with particular strength in cryptocurrency and digital asset management. It supports traditional stocks, ETFs, and forex alongside crypto assets, providing a unified view across all investments. The app is known for its clean interface, extensive exchange integrations, and real-time price alerts.

    Freemium Free / $9.99/mo View details
  5. Yahoo Finance
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    Yahoo Finance is a leading free financial platform delivering real-time market data, breaking financial news, and comprehensive analysis tools. With millions of active monthly users, it provides stock quotes, interactive charts, portfolio tracking, and original editorial content. The platform serves both beginner investors and active traders with accessible yet powerful financial information.

    Free N/A Mobile View details
  6. Morningstar Portfolio Manager is a comprehensive investment analysis tool from the renowned investment research firm Morningstar. It provides detailed portfolio analysis using Morningstar's proprietary ratings, X-Ray analysis, and extensive mutual fund database. The platform is trusted by individual investors and advisors for its independent research and fund analysis.

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  7. Seeking Alpha Portfolio is the portfolio tracking component of the popular investment research platform Seeking Alpha. It enables investors to monitor their holdings while accessing relevant news, analysis, and earnings information for portfolio stocks. The tool integrates seamlessly with Seeking Alpha's extensive library of investor-contributed research and analysis.

    Freemium Free / $239/year (Premium) View details
  8. Kubera is a modern net worth tracking platform designed for high-net-worth individuals managing diverse asset portfolios. It consolidates traditional investments, cryptocurrencies, real estate, and alternative assets into a single dashboard with real-time valuations. The platform emphasizes security, privacy, and comprehensive wealth visualization across all asset classes.

    Subscription $150/year View details

Technical Analysis

Chart patterns and technical indicators

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  1. Alpha Vantage
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    Alpha Vantage provides a comprehensive free API for real-time and historical stock market data. The platform offers technical indicators, fundamental data, and foreign exchange rates for global markets. It serves as a reliable data source for developers, traders, and financial analysts building automated trading systems and market analysis tools.

    Freemium Based on usage API View details
  2. TC2000 is a powerful desktop and mobile charting platform designed for active traders focused on technical analysis. Developed by Worden Brothers, it combines fast performance with intuitive scanning tools and real-time data streaming. The platform is known for its speed, ease of use, and EasyScan tool for quickly identifying trading opportunities.

    Subscription $9.99-99.99/mo View details
  3. StockCharts is a premier technical analysis platform providing professional-grade charting tools and market indicators since 1999. It specializes in technical analysis with extensive library of charts, scans, and educational resources focused on chart patterns and indicators. The platform serves technical traders with powerful visualization tools and pre-market/after-hours data.

    Freemium Free / $14.95-39.95/mo View details
  4. Barchart is a comprehensive market data platform providing quotes, charts, and analysis for stocks, futures, forex, and commodities. It offers free and premium tools for technical and fundamental analysis with particular strength in futures and options markets. The platform serves both retail and professional traders with extensive historical data and screening capabilities.

    Freemium Free / $14.99-49.99/mo View details

Fundamental Analysis

Financial statements and valuation metrics

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  1. Finbox is a data-driven investment research platform providing advanced valuation models and comprehensive financial analysis for stocks. It features 20+ valuation models including DCF, comparable companies, and precedent transactions analysis. The platform serves fundamental investors and analysts seeking detailed financial modeling and fair value calculations.

    Freemium Free / $29-79/mo View details
  2. Simply Wall St is an innovative visual financial analysis platform that transforms complex financial data into easy-to-understand infographics. The platform provides fundamental analysis, valuation metrics, and company health snapshots for global stocks using proprietary scoring algorithms. It makes professional-level analysis accessible to retail investors through intuitive visualizations.

    Freemium Free / $16-20/mo View details
  3. Morningstar is an independent investment research firm providing comprehensive analysis of stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs. Known for its star rating system and independent analysis, Morningstar offers fundamental data, analyst reports, and portfolio tools. The platform serves individual investors, advisors, and institutions with its respected research and data services.

    Subscription Free / $249/year View details
  4. Seeking Alpha is the largest investing community platform featuring crowdsourced investment analysis and commentary. It hosts thousands of contributors including independent analysts, fund managers, and financial bloggers providing diverse perspectives on stocks, ETFs, and market trends. The platform combines professional research with community insights and extensive earnings call transcripts.

    Subscription Free / $239/year View details

Data Providers

APIs and data feeds for financial data

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  1. Finnhub is a real-time market data API platform providing comprehensive coverage of stocks, forex, and cryptocurrencies with competitive pricing. It offers free and premium tiers with extensive fundamental data, news sentiment, and technical indicators. The platform is popular among developers building financial applications, trading bots, and investment tools.

    Freemium Free / $59.99/mo API View details
  2. Quandl is a premier alternative financial and economic data platform delivering unique datasets for quantitative analysis and algorithmic trading. Acquired by Nasdaq, it provides access to millions of time-series datasets from hundreds of sources. The platform serves quants, data scientists, and institutional investors seeking non-traditional market data.

    Freemium Free / Premium View details
  3. Polygon.io is a modern financial data API provider offering real-time and historical market data for stocks, options, forex, and cryptocurrencies. The platform focuses on developer-friendly APIs with competitive pricing and reliable infrastructure. It serves fintech developers, algorithmic traders, and startups building investment applications.

    Freemium Free / $29-399/mo API View details

Trading Platforms

Execute trades and manage orders

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  1. Interactive Brokers is a leading electronic brokerage offering access to stocks, options, futures, forex, and bonds across 150 global markets. Known for low commissions and professional-grade trading tools, it serves active traders and investors seeking international market access. The platform combines robust technology with competitive pricing and extensive product offerings.

    Freemium Free (low commissions) View details
  2. TD Ameritrade's thinkorswim is a professional-grade trading platform renowned for its advanced charting, options analysis, and paper trading capabilities. It combines powerful technical analysis tools with educational resources, making it suitable for both new and experienced traders. The platform offers commission-free stock and ETF trading with robust mobile and desktop applications.

    Free Free View details
  3. Robinhood is a commission-free mobile trading app that revolutionized retail investing with its simple interface and zero-fee stock and ETF trading. The platform prioritizes accessibility and ease of use, making investing approachable for younger and first-time investors. Beyond stocks, it offers options, cryptocurrencies, and fractional shares with no account minimums.

    Freemium Free / $5/mo (Gold) View details
  4. Fidelity Active Trader Pro is a downloadable desktop platform designed for active traders seeking professional-grade tools with no platform fees. It offers real-time streaming data, advanced charting, customizable layouts, and comprehensive research from Fidelity's institutional-quality resources. The platform is free for Fidelity customers, making institutional-level tools accessible to individual investors.

    Free Free View details

Research Tools

In-depth research and analysis

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  1. Portfolio 123
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    Portfolio123 is a sophisticated investment research platform enabling users to create, backtest, and deploy rule-based portfolio strategies. The platform combines quantitative analysis tools with fundamental and technical factors to build systematic investment approaches. It serves both individual investors and financial professionals seeking data-driven portfolio management solutions.

    Subscription Free, $25 per month for Non-Professional, Various Professional & Enterprise plans View details
  2. Simply Wall St is an innovative visual financial analysis platform that transforms complex financial data into easy-to-understand infographics. The platform provides fundamental analysis, valuation metrics, and company health snapshots for global stocks using proprietary scoring algorithms. It makes professional-level analysis accessible to retail investors through intuitive visualizations.

    Freemium Free / $16-20/mo View details
  3. Morningstar is an independent investment research firm providing comprehensive analysis of stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs. Known for its star rating system and independent analysis, Morningstar offers fundamental data, analyst reports, and portfolio tools. The platform serves individual investors, advisors, and institutions with its respected research and data services.

    Subscription Free / $249/year View details
  4. Koyfin
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    Koyfin is a modern financial data and analytics platform designed for serious investors and financial professionals. It provides institutional-quality data visualization, customizable dashboards, and comprehensive company analysis tools. The platform combines powerful charting capabilities with fundamental data to streamline investment research workflows.

    Freemium Free / Plus Plan $35.10 / Premium Plan $71.10 / Advisor Plan $188.10 per month, billed annually View details
  5. TipRanks is an innovative financial accountability platform that tracks and ranks financial analysts, bloggers, hedge funds, and corporate insiders based on their performance. It aggregates analyst ratings, price targets, and stock recommendations with transparent success metrics. The platform helps investors identify the most accurate analysts and make informed decisions.

    Subscription Free / $29.95-99.95/mo View details
  6. Seeking Alpha is the largest investing community platform featuring crowdsourced investment analysis and commentary. It hosts thousands of contributors including independent analysts, fund managers, and financial bloggers providing diverse perspectives on stocks, ETFs, and market trends. The platform combines professional research with community insights and extensive earnings call transcripts.

    Subscription Free / $239/year View details

News & Alerts

Financial news and price alerts

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  1. Barron's is a prestigious weekly financial magazine published by Dow Jones & Company, offering in-depth market analysis and investment research. The publication combines professional journalism with expert market commentary to help investors make informed decisions. It covers stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and economic trends with detailed feature articles and regular columns.

    Subscription $39/year digital View details
  2. Benzinga is a dynamic financial media platform delivering real-time news, analysis, and trading ideas with emphasis on speed and actionable content. It provides market-moving news alerts, analyst ratings changes, and options activity tracking popular with day traders. The platform combines professional journalism with community-driven content and education.

    Subscription Free / Pro tiers View details
  3. MarketWatch is a leading financial news website owned by Dow Jones providing real-time market updates, analysis, and personal finance content. It delivers breaking news, market data, and commentary accessible to both professional and retail investors. The platform combines journalistic coverage with interactive tools for tracking markets and portfolios.

    Free Free View details
  4. The Motley Fool is a multimedia financial services company providing investment advice, analysis, and education with a long-term value investing philosophy. Founded in 1993, it operates a subscription-based model offering stock recommendations, portfolio guidance, and educational content. The platform serves buy-and-hold investors seeking fundamental analysis and growth stock opportunities.

    Subscription Free / $99-299/year View details
  5. TipRanks is an innovative financial accountability platform that tracks and ranks financial analysts, bloggers, hedge funds, and corporate insiders based on their performance. It aggregates analyst ratings, price targets, and stock recommendations with transparent success metrics. The platform helps investors identify the most accurate analysts and make informed decisions.

    Subscription Free / $29.95-99.95/mo View details
  6. Bloomberg Terminal is the gold standard institutional-grade platform for financial professionals providing real-time market data, news, and analytics. It offers unparalleled depth of information across all asset classes with proprietary Bloomberg functions and messaging. The platform serves investment banks, hedge funds, and institutional investors requiring comprehensive market intelligence.

    Freemium Free / $39/mo (digital) View details
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