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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Bloomberg (Europe) vs FINVIZ
Pick Bloomberg (Europe) if
Bloomberg (Europe)
Free • From $9.99/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $9.99/mo instead of $24.96/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about watchlist, newsletters, and videos, things FINVIZ doesn't offer
Pick FINVIZ if
FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, things Bloomberg (Europe) doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
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Our take
The bottom line
Bloomberg (Europe) and FINVIZ cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, news, alerts, and calendar), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FINVIZ simply does more: 17 categories to Bloomberg (Europe)'s 6, including screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison. Bloomberg (Europe) counters by starting cheaper at $9.99/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Bloomberg (Europe)$9.99/mo vs $24.96/mo
- Free trial
- FINVIZ7 days
- Broader coverage
- FINVIZ17 vs 6 categories
- Mobile app
- Bloomberg (Europe)
- Real-time data
- FINVIZ
- Global coverage
- Bloomberg (Europe)
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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 • From $299.50/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | Student Plan: post graduation renewal monthly usd: 39.99 | 18 limits: Free: screener presets: 50, Free: items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) +16 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
Integrations | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +1 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more |
Categories covered | 6 | 17 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time |
Capabilities | — | Universe builder and Correlation |
Security | Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Bloomberg (Europe) | Visit FINVIZ |
Where each one shines
What Bloomberg (Europe) and FINVIZ each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Bloomberg (Europe) and FINVIZ 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 FINVIZ does best
- Screening for U.S. stocks and ETFs with a mix of valuation, growth, profitability, technical, ownership, dividend, and performance filters.
- Heat maps, sector/group views, and snapshot pages to spot where market strength, weakness, and unusual moves are clustering.
- Support for saving screener setups with presets and switch between table, chart, and snapshot-style result views depending on how you research.
- Move from a screen to ticker-level research with quote pages that link financials, charts, news, insider trades, filings, options, short interest, and peer comparison.
- Views for reviewing fundamental context with financial statements, EPS and sales charts, ownership pages, insider transactions, and 13F manager holdings.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Bloomberg (Europe) and FINVIZ, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Bloomberg (Europe) and FINVIZ, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesFuturesCryptos | StocksETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalysts | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Not specified | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | 15-min DelayedReal-time |
| Access & integrations | ||
Integrations | Android AutoApple CarPlay | Not specified |
Export formats | Not specified | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builderCorrelation |
Vendor & support | Bloomberg L.P.Country: United StatesSupport: Email and Phone | Support: Email |
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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)” | Freescreener presets: 50 · items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) · +5 more |
| Entry paid plan | $9.99/mo“Student Plan”post graduation renewal monthly usd: 39.99 | $299.50/yr≈ $24.96/mo“Elite (Annual)”screener presets: 200 · portfolios: 100 · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | $11.99/mo“Tech Newsletter Bundle” | $39.50/mo“Elite (Monthly)”screener presets: 200 · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +5 more |
| 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” | — |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Bloomberg (Europe) and FINVIZ?
Bloomberg (Europe) leans toward news, alerts, and calendar, while FINVIZ puts more weight on screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Bloomberg (Europe) and FINVIZ cost?
Good news: both Bloomberg (Europe) and FINVIZ have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Bloomberg (Europe) or FINVIZ on my phone?
Bloomberg (Europe) lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. FINVIZ doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Bloomberg (Europe) or FINVIZ?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Bloomberg (Europe) if watchlist and newsletters matter to you; go with FINVIZ if you'd rather have screeners and ETF screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Bloomberg (Europe) and FINVIZ cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Bloomberg (Europe) also handles mutual funds, bonds, and commodities. FINVIZ adds options on top.
Does Bloomberg (Europe) or FINVIZ have real-time data?
FINVIZ offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Bloomberg (Europe) runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: Bloomberg (Europe) or FINVIZ?
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. FINVIZ is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Bloomberg (Europe) and FINVIZ?
FINVIZ exports to Excel. Bloomberg (Europe) is stingier about getting data out.
Is Bloomberg (Europe) or FINVIZ better for day trading?
FINVIZ is the one positioned more for active traders. Bloomberg (Europe) is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: Bloomberg (Europe) or FINVIZ?
FINVIZ has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Bloomberg (Europe) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Bloomberg (Europe) or FINVIZ?
FINVIZ handles portfolio tracking. Bloomberg (Europe) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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