★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Bloomberg (Europe) vs Capitol Trades
Bloomberg (Europe)
Best for alerts and calendar
Free • From $9.99/mo
Capitol Trades
Best for US government trades and blogs
Free
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The verdict
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.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Bloomberg (Europe)
- Global coverage
- Bloomberg (Europe)
- Free plan
- Both
Choose
Bloomberg (Europe) if…
- 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
Choose
Capitol Trades if…
- You care about US government trades and blogs, things Bloomberg (Europe) doesn't offer
Comparison snapshot
| 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 |
Standout features
What Bloomberg (Europe) does best
- Business & financial journalism; Bloomberg Media says Bloomberg produces data-based journalism in 120 countries.
- Mobile app features: market data snapshots (stocks, equity indexes, futures, bonds, commodities, FX), push-notification alerts, and a personal Watchlist (stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, currencies).
- Video & audio in the mobile app: live Bloomberg TV and Bloomberg Radio streaming, podcasts, and “audio articles”; offline reading of Businessweek issues is listed as a feature.
- Subscription benefit: unlimited access to all Bloomberg content within the app and on the website (after linking your account).
- Current Bloomberg subscription page: Monthly Access intro $1.99 first month then $39.99/month; Annual Digital Access intro $180 first year then $399/year; Annual + Businessweek Print intro $210 first year then $429/year.
What Capitol Trades does best
- Tracks U.S. politicians’ disclosed trades (Senate/Congress) and presents them via Trades, Politicians, and Issuers explorers.
- Claims “new trades and analytics are published as close to real-time as possible”; also offers a Twitter feed for newly published trades.
- Trade explorer supports multi-dimensional filtering (e.g., chamber, party, committee, state, asset type, transaction type, trade size, sector, issuer country).
- Trade detail pages show traded date, published date, filed date and “Reporting Gap”, owner (e.g., self/spouse/joint), asset type, and trade size ranges; includes “View Original Filing” links back to disclosures.
- Covers multiple disclosed asset types including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, stock options, crypto, bonds, and private equity funds (as labeled on trade pages).
Data & access details
| 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 |
Green tags are exclusive to that tool in this comparison.
Pricing breakdown
$9.99/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- post graduation renewal monthly usd: 39.99
Free
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- history: Website data restricted to the past 3 years
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
2Where the two tools cover the same ground.
Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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