VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) vs Macrotrends comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements)
data.bis.org
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Data Visualizations, Housing & Construction, and Inflation Rates and 1 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) has 3 categories you won't get in Macrotrends; Macrotrends has 6 unique categories.
- Pricing: BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) is Free; Macrotrends is Free, Other.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Macrotrends is tagged for this workflow; BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) | Macrotrends |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Bonds, Currencies, Options, Futures, Commodities, Real Estate, Other | Stocks, ETFs, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free, Other |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) strengths
Categories covered by BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) but not Macrotrends.
Macrotrends strengths
Categories covered by Macrotrends but not BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and Macrotrends both support?
Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, Housing & Construction, Inflation Rates, and Interest Rates workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and Macrotrends require subscriptions?
Both BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and Macrotrends keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and Macrotrends?
Both BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and Macrotrends prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) differentiates itself with SDMX RESTful API for programmatic access to data & metadata; supports JSON, XML, CSV output; interactive API docs provided., Bulk downloads: each topic downloadable as a zipped CSV or SDMX file; topical packages show last‑updated stamps., and Release calendar with upcoming/past releases; exportable (CSV/Excel) and accessible via API; RSS feed available., whereas Macrotrends stands out for Interactive charts for stocks, commodities, indices, currencies, crypto, and macroeconomic data, often with history spanning back 50–100 years., Free stock screener with 50+ filters covering fundamentals, technicals, and performance; includes U.S. and international equities., and Company profile pages combine daily prices, dividends, and full annual/quarterly financial statements, with fundamentals sourced from Zacks..
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Curation & Accuracy
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Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.