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Bloomberg (Europe) vs Capitol Trades
Pick Bloomberg (Europe) if
Bloomberg (Europe)
Free • From $9.99/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about alerts, calendar, and watchlist, things Capitol Trades doesn't offer
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick Capitol Trades if
Capitol Trades
Free · Web
- You care about US government trades and blogs, things Bloomberg (Europe) doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Bloomberg (Europe) and Capitol Trades cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, news and newsletters), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only Bloomberg (Europe) gives you alerts and calendar, and only Capitol Trades gives you US government trades and blogs.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Bloomberg (Europe)
- Global coverage
- Bloomberg (Europe)
- 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 $9.99/mo | Free |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Student Plan: post graduation renewal monthly usd: 39.99 | Free: history: Website data restricted to the past 3 years |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Integrations | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +1 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more |
Categories covered | 6 | 4 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Capabilities | — | Universe builder |
Security | Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Bloomberg (Europe) | Visit Capitol Trades |
Where each one shines
What Bloomberg (Europe) and Capitol Trades each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Bloomberg (Europe) and Capitol Trades each do best.What Bloomberg (Europe) does best
- Reading access to Bloomberg business, markets, finance, technology, politics, and economy coverage from a global newsroom.
- The Europe hub for regional business and market context while still accessing broader Bloomberg coverage.
- Tracking market snapshots for stocks, equity indexes, futures, bonds, commodities, currencies, crypto, ETFs, and mutual funds where available.
- Tools for building personal watchlists and receive push alerts through Bloomberg mobile apps.
- Stream Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Radio, podcasts, audio articles, and other video or audio formats from the app.
What Capitol Trades does best
- Tracking U.S.
- Filters for political trades by chamber, party, committee, state, asset type, transaction type, trade size, sector, and issuer country.
- Direct access to trade detail pages with traded date, published date, filed date, reporting gap, owner type, asset type, and disclosed size range.
- Original filing links to verify disclosures at the source before acting on a trade.
- Browsing access to issuer pages with market snapshots and lists of politician trades tied to that issuer.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Bloomberg (Europe) and Capitol Trades, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Bloomberg (Europe) and Capitol Trades, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesFuturesCryptos | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosBondsPrivate FundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalysts | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalystsStudents/Researchers |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Not specified | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Access & integrations | ||
Integrations | Android AutoApple CarPlay | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Bloomberg L.P.Country: United StatesSupport: Email and Phone | 2iQ Research GmbHCountry: GermanySupport: Email and Phone |
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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 | Free“Free (app download)” | Freehistory: Website data restricted to the past 3 years |
| Entry paid plan | $9.99/mo“Student Plan”post graduation renewal monthly usd: 39.99 | — |
| Tier 2 | $11.99/mo“Tech Newsletter Bundle” | — |
| Tier 3 | $399/yr≈ $33.25/mo“Bloomberg Digital Annual” | — |
| Tier 4 | $429/yr≈ $35.75/mo“Annual + Businessweek Print” | — |
| Top plan | $39.99/mo“Bloomberg Digital Monthly” | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Bloomberg (Europe) and Capitol Trades?
Bloomberg (Europe) leans toward news, alerts, and calendar, while Capitol Trades puts more weight on US government trades, news, and blogs. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Bloomberg (Europe) and Capitol Trades cost?
Good news: both Bloomberg (Europe) and Capitol Trades have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Bloomberg (Europe) or Capitol Trades?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use Bloomberg (Europe) or Capitol Trades on my phone?
Bloomberg (Europe) lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Capitol Trades doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Bloomberg (Europe) or Capitol Trades?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Bloomberg (Europe) if alerts and calendar matter to you; go with Capitol Trades if you'd rather have US government trades and blogs. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Bloomberg (Europe) and Capitol Trades cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and bonds. Bloomberg (Europe) also handles commodities, currencies, and futures. Capitol Trades adds options, private funds, and other on top.
Which covers international markets: Bloomberg (Europe) or Capitol Trades?
Bloomberg (Europe) has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Capitol Trades is more region-specific, mainly North America.
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