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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tool Comparison

BamSEC vs FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

BamSEC logo

BamSEC

bamsec.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Editor's pickHands-on review
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) logo

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)

markets.ft.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Hands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
BamSECWeb
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)Web, Mobile
Categories
BamSEC16
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)13
Pricing details

Tool

BamSEC

$69/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

Free (Browse Filings)Free
Pro$69/mo
EnterpriseContact sales

Tool

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Free (Registered)Free
FT Digital (Subscriber)Subscription
Category leaders
PortfolioFT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
AlertsTied
Data VisualizationsFT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
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Platform details

AttributeBamSECFT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
Asset types
StocksFunds
StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrencies
Experience
IntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Real-time
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
ExcelPDF
PDF

Coverage overlap

Shared categories5

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) strengths8

Categories covered by FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between BamSEC and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?

BamSEC focuses on Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Improved Filings while FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) specializes in Portfolio, Watchlist, and Alerts. They overlap in 5 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do BamSEC and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) cost?

Good news—both BamSEC and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—BamSEC or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Can I use BamSEC or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) on my phone?

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. BamSEC is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Should I choose BamSEC or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?

Choose BamSEC if you need Specialized web platform for working with SEC filings and earnings transcripts, marketed as making “financial research easier” for thousands of subscribers including major investment banks and buy-side firms., and Covers all SEC filings submitted electronically via EDGAR from 1994 onward in their original, unmodified form, with new filings typically processed within a minute or two of being filed (and by end of day for confidential filings that later become public). Browsing filings does not require a subscription, but premium features are limited to active subscribers.. Go with FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if Comprehensive tools hub including watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equities and fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator (beta)., and Free accounts allow users to build watchlists, track portfolios, and set price or news alerts directly from instrument pages. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do BamSEC and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) cover?

Both cover Stocks. BamSEC also includes Funds. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) adds coverage for ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, and Currencies.

Does BamSEC or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) have real-time data?

BamSEC offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from BamSEC and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?

BamSEC supports data exports to Excel, and PDF. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—BamSEC or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?

Both BamSEC and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with BamSEC or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) offers portfolio tracking features. BamSEC is more focused on research and analysis.

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