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Validea Review, Pricing, and Features
By Jera Value · Verified Sep 2026
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Validea
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Validea applies published guru and academic investing models to stock and ETF research. Compare rule-based screens, factor reports, and model portfolios to understand why a company fits a strategy. Eligible subscriptions add trend signals, alerts, correlations, and deeper reports; public pages provide examples and a weekly newsletter. It is a structured idea-generation service. Published model returns do not represent your account's trading results, and each idea still needs independent review.
Verdict
Worth it if you want rule-based stock ideas and transparent strategy criteria.
- Factor research: compare value, quality, and momentum models
- Strategy learning: inspect named guru rules and matched stocks
- ETF ideas: investigate eligible factor and rotation portfolios
Skip it if you need live account returns or brokerage execution.
- Model performance: published returns are not actual account trades
- Subscription gate: complete screens and portfolios require payment
- Personal fit: model research is not customized advice
Pricing
Prices checkedBilled annually3 plans
Validea Standard
$269.95/yrBilled annuallyFor regular guru and ETF screening
- Twelve guru models and stock analysis.
- Stock and ETF screens with model portfolios.
- Trend signals and email alerts.
Validea Pro
$899.95/yrBilled annuallyFor deeper professional model research
Everything in Validea Standard, plus
- Everything in Standard.
- Ten additional guru models.
- Specialized portfolios and professional stock reports.
Key features
Guru models
Apply named investing approaches to supported stocks.
Factor screens
Find candidates using value, quality, momentum, and related rules.
Model portfolios
Review stock and ETF baskets built around published strategies.
ETF research
Explore factor and rotation portfolios or fund screens.
Trend updates
Follow eligible rating changes, market signals, and email notices.
Detailed reports
Read supported stock and factor analysis.
Portfolio correlations
Compare relationships among model strategies.
FAQ
Is Validea free?
Is Validea free?
Not entirely. Validea includes a free tier, but its paid subscription options unlock more capacity. Visit the vendor site for current limits and pricing.
Who is Validea best for?
Who is Validea best for?
Validea is built for Retail Traders, Pro Retail, Long-term Investors, Value Investors, Quality Investors, Quants/Developers + 1 more. It suits intermediate and advanced users.
What platforms and connections does Validea support?
What platforms and connections does Validea support?
You can use Validea on Web.
Which markets does Validea cover?
Which markets does Validea cover?
Validea covers North America. Examples include US and CA. It tracks Stocks and ETFs. Identifiers include Ticker.
Tool details
Highlights
- Free tier available
- Domain rating47: Ahrefs scores how strong a site's backlinks are, from 0 to 100. A high score usually means an established site that many others cite and trust.
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Data partners
Granularity & latency
- Daily / end-of-day prices
- End of Day
Asset types
- Stocks
- ETFs
Target audience
Coverage regions
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This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
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