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Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy vs GuruFocus comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy adds Central Bank Watcher coverage that GuruFocus skips.

GuruFocus includes Screeners, Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Backtesting, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, News, Alerts, GDP, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Yield Curves, Financials, Valuation Models, Scores, Transcripts, Insider Data, 13F, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins categories that Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy omits.

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy highlights: BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day., Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days., and Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly..

GuruFocus is known for: All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation., Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries., and Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel..

GuruFocus offers mobile access, which Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy skips.

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy

boj.or.jp

Japan’s central bank portal for monetary policy releases and official statistics. The BOJ-STAT database provides searchable time series, and bulk 'Flat File' downloads make it easy to access major datasets. Release calendars include exact posting times, with many key updates appearing around 08:50 JST.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day.
Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days.
Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly.
Call Money Market data including the uncollateralized overnight call rate (TONA), with provisional figures at market close and final updates the next morning.
Bulk 'Flat Files' for core datasets such as CGPI, SPPI, IOPI, Flow of Funds, Tankan survey, balance of payments, and BIS statistics, provided in CSV with standardized filenames.

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GuruFocus

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A global equity research and value-investing platform with robust screening, backtesting, and portfolio tools. Features and data access depend on plan tier—Premium vs. Premium Plus—while enterprise-level users can license data directly via API. Add-ins for Excel and Google Sheets extend workflows, though usage caps apply to lower tiers. Alerts and mobile apps are included across paid plans.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation.
Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries.
Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel.
Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades.
ETF profiles with current and historical holdings, including N-PORT data and timestamps.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, and Calendar.

Where they differ

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy

Distinct strengths include:

Central Bank Watcher

BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day.
Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days.
Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly.
Call Money Market data including the uncollateralized overnight call rate (TONA), with provisional figures at market close and final updates the next morning.

GuruFocus

Distinct strengths include:

All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation.
Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries.
Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel.
Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy	GuruFocus
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Calendar Unique: Central Bank Watcher	Shared: Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Calendar Unique: Screeners, Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Backtesting, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, News, Alerts, GDP, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Yield Curves, Financials, Valuation Models, Scores, Transcripts, Insider Data, 13F, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Other	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, Mobile, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day. Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days. Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly. Call Money Market data including the uncollateralized overnight call rate (TONA), with provisional figures at market close and final updates the next morning. Bulk 'Flat Files' for core datasets such as CGPI, SPPI, IOPI, Flow of Funds, Tankan survey, balance of payments, and BIS statistics, provided in CSV with standardized filenames. Central hub for monetary policy decisions, statements, and supporting materials.	Unique All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation. Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries. Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel. Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades. ETF profiles with current and historical holdings, including N-PORT data and timestamps. Valuation and scoring tools: discounted cash flow calculators, GF Value, and GF Score frameworks.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and GuruFocus both support?

Both platforms cover Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, and Calendar workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and GuruFocus require subscriptions?

Both Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and GuruFocus keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

GuruFocus ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy differentiates itself with BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day., Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days., and Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly., whereas GuruFocus stands out for All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation., Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries., and Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel..

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