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BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) vs Portfolio123 comparison

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

Quick takeaways

BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) adds Central Bank Watcher, Housing & Construction, Inflation Rates, and Interest Rates coverage that Portfolio123 skips.

Portfolio123 includes Screeners, Quant, Backtesting, Portfolio, Correlation, APIs & SDKs, and Broker Connectors categories that BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) omits.

BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) highlights: 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..

Portfolio123 is known for: Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry., Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data., and Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging..

BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements)

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Official BIS portal for global monetary/financial statistics with an SDMX REST API and bulk downloads. Covers international banking (locational/consolidated), debt securities, credit to the non‑financial sector, global liquidity, exchange‑traded & OTC derivatives, Triennial FX/IR derivatives turnover, property prices, consumer prices, effective/bilateral exchange rates, and central bank statistics (policy rates, total assets). Features include a release calendar (with RSS), shareable query links, bookmarks, custom charts/tables, and export to Excel/CSV/PDF. API adheres to the SDMX REST v2.1 spec; formats include JSON, XML, and CSV.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

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.
Release calendar with upcoming/past releases; exportable (CSV/Excel) and accessible via API; RSS feed available.
Portal exports: Excel/CSV for selected time series (up to 4,500 series per export); Tables & Dashboards can be exported as PDF.
Code snippets generator (Python/R/Matlab) to fetch selected series via the SDMX API; shareable URLs preserve filters/settings.

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Portfolio123

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Quant research and live-deployment platform with point-in-time fundamentals and estimates. Users can screen, backtest, and simulate strategies, then deploy them live with broker integrations. Supports API access and a no-code desktop DataMiner. FactSet or S&P Compustat licenses are required for full historical fundamentals.

Platforms

Web

Desktop

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry.
Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data.
Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging.
‘Books’ feature to combine multiple strategies and view correlations between them.
Point-in-time fundamentals, estimates, and corporate actions with dividends handled on ex/pay dates (no survivorship bias or look-ahead).

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Data APIs, Calendar, and Data Visualizations.

Where they differ

BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements)

Distinct strengths include:

Central Bank Watcher

Housing & Construction

Inflation Rates

Interest Rates

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.
Release calendar with upcoming/past releases; exportable (CSV/Excel) and accessible via API; RSS feed available.
Portal exports: Excel/CSV for selected time series (up to 4,500 series per export); Tables & Dashboards can be exported as PDF.

Portfolio123

Distinct strengths include:

Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry.
Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data.
Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging.
‘Books’ feature to combine multiple strategies and view correlations between them.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements)	Portfolio123
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data APIs, Calendar, Data Visualizations Unique: Central Bank Watcher, Housing & Construction, Inflation Rates, Interest Rates	Shared: Data APIs, Calendar, Data Visualizations Unique: Screeners, Quant, Backtesting, Portfolio, Correlation, APIs & SDKs, Broker Connectors
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Bonds, Currencies, Options, Futures, Commodities, Real Estate, Other	Stocks, ETFs
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, Desktop, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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. Release calendar with upcoming/past releases; exportable (CSV/Excel) and accessible via API; RSS feed available. Portal exports: Excel/CSV for selected time series (up to 4,500 series per export); Tables & Dashboards can be exported as PDF. Code snippets generator (Python/R/Matlab) to fetch selected series via the SDMX API; shareable URLs preserve filters/settings. Interactive exploration: search by keyword or series key (supports wildcards), custom tables, multi‑series charts, and break markers on series.	Unique Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry. Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data. Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging. ‘Books’ feature to combine multiple strategies and view correlations between them. Point-in-time fundamentals, estimates, and corporate actions with dividends handled on ex/pay dates (no survivorship bias or look-ahead). Coverage of 15,000+ equities in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, including delisted stocks and spinoffs.
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 BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and Portfolio123 both support?

Both platforms cover Data APIs, Calendar, and Data Visualizations 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 Portfolio123 require subscriptions?

Both BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and Portfolio123 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 Portfolio123?

Both BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and Portfolio123 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 Portfolio123 stands out for Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry., Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data., and Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging..

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