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Tool Comparison
AUM 13F vs Yahoo Finance
Pick AUM 13F instead if
AUM 13F
Free • From $29/mo · Web
- Go this way if you prefer a simpler, more focused tool.
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Yahoo Finance
Free • From $7.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $7.95/mo instead of $29/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
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Our take
The bottom line
AUM 13F and Yahoo Finance cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including institutional ownership, insider data, and improved filings), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Yahoo Finance simply does more: 22 categories to AUM 13F's 6, including news, calendar, and portfolio, plus a mobile app. AUM 13F counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Yahoo Finance$7.95/mo vs $29/mo
- Broader coverage
- Yahoo Finance22 vs 6 categories
- Mobile app
- Yahoo Finance
- Real-time data
- Yahoo Finance
- Beginner friendly
- Yahoo Finance
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $29/mo | Free • From $7.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Free: daily views: Limited (not disclosed) | 9 limits: Free: data use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for..., Bronze: billing notes: Standard web pricing is shown as $7.95/mo billed $95.40 yearly; curre... +7 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | Plaid and Yodlee |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Institutional Investors and Analysts | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 6 | 22 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and 15-min Delayed, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | — | 15 partners: ICE Data Services, CoinMarketCap +13 more |
Capabilities | — | 4 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +2 more |
| Try it | Visit AUM 13F | Visit Yahoo Finance |
Where each one shines
What AUM 13F and Yahoo Finance each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What AUM 13F and Yahoo Finance each do best.What AUM 13F does best
- Research asset managers using public filing sources such as EDGAR, IAPD, and CAFR-linked records.
- Browse large-manager AUM rankings, firm profiles, AUM history, AUM breakdowns, and manager-level holdings context.
- Filter managers by fund type, tags, location, AUM size, and related public-filing attributes.
- Open firm pages that combine AUM data, Form 13F holdings, sector views, and links to underlying filing documents.
- Use the latest EDGAR filings feed with filing-type filters for 13F, Form D, 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, insider forms, and other disclosures.
What Yahoo Finance does best
- Track stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, futures, currencies, commodities, crypto, and indices from a widely used web and mobile product.
- Use quote pages for charts, financial statements, valuation ratios, analyst estimates, ratings, price targets, news, SEC filings, transcripts, holders, insider transactions, dividends, and ESG data where available.
- Build watchlists and portfolios with manual lots, cash transactions, dividend tracking, fantasy holdings, CSV import/export, and supported brokerage-linked portfolios.
- Follow market news, trending tickers, earnings, IPOs, splits, other market events, and quote-page analysis from one familiar finance homepage.
- Use Yahoo Finance stock screeners and charting for basic idea generation, symbol comparison, indicators, and multi-symbol chart workflows.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for AUM 13F and Yahoo Finance, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for AUM 13F and Yahoo Finance, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsHedge FundsPrivate FundsReal EstateFunds | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Institutional InvestorsAnalysts | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsGrowth InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: CIK, CUSIP, and Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-time15-min Delayed |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | Not specified | ICE Data ServicesCoinMarketCapMorningstarS&P Global Market IntelligenceLSEG Data & AnalyticsWall Street Horizon (TMX)Commodity Systems, Inc.Vickers+7 more |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | Not specified | PlaidYodlee |
Export formats | Not specified | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builderBroker syncPortfolio attributionTax lots |
Vendor & support | Chen Software LLCSupport: Email | Yahoo |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freedaily views: Limited (not disclosed) | Freedata use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for... |
| Entry paid plan | $29/mo“Subscription” | $7.95/mo“Bronze”billing notes: Standard web pricing is shown as $7.95/mo billed $95.40 yearly; curre... · availability: Select subscription plans are described as offered in the US and Cana... |
| Tier 2 | — | $19.95/mo“Silver”billing notes: Pricing page shows $19.95/mo billed $239.40 yearly. · app store monthly price: $24.95 monthly in US App Store listing · +1 more |
| Top plan | — | $39.95/mo“Gold”billing notes: Pricing page shows $39.95/mo billed $479.40 yearly. · app store monthly price: $49.95 monthly in US App Store listing · +1 more |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between AUM 13F and Yahoo Finance?
AUM 13F leans toward institutional ownership, insider data, and improved filings, while Yahoo Finance puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do AUM 13F and Yahoo Finance cost?
Good news: both AUM 13F and Yahoo Finance have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: AUM 13F or Yahoo Finance?
Yahoo Finance is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use AUM 13F or Yahoo Finance on my phone?
Yahoo Finance lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. AUM 13F doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose AUM 13F or Yahoo Finance?
It depends on what you're after. Pick AUM 13F if you prefer its overall approach; go with Yahoo Finance if you'd rather have news and calendar. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do AUM 13F and Yahoo Finance cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. AUM 13F also handles hedge funds, private funds, and real estate. Yahoo Finance adds mutual funds, options, and futures on top.
Does AUM 13F or Yahoo Finance have real-time data?
Yahoo Finance offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. AUM 13F runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from AUM 13F and Yahoo Finance?
Yahoo Finance exports to CSV. AUM 13F is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: AUM 13F or Yahoo Finance?
Yahoo Finance has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; AUM 13F doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with AUM 13F or Yahoo Finance?
Yahoo Finance handles portfolio tracking. AUM 13F is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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