Tool Comparison
Bloomberg (Europe) vs FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
- Paid from
- $9.99/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Best if
- You want news, calendar, and newsletters.
- Paid from
- —
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Best if
- You want portfolio, compounding calculator, and screeners.
Pick Bloomberg (Europe) if
Bloomberg (Europe)
Free • From $9.99/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want news, calendar, and newsletters.
Pick FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You want portfolio, compounding calculator, and screeners.
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Our take
The bottom line
Bloomberg (Europe) and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, alerts and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) simply does more: 10 categories to Bloomberg (Europe)'s 6, including portfolio, compounding calculator, and screeners. Bloomberg (Europe) counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Asset coverage
- Bloomberg (Europe)Adds futures and cryptos
- Broader coverage
- FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)10 vs 6 categories
- Free plan
- Both
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.
- Build 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 FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) does best
- Tracking global equities, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, and currencies through FT market pages.
- Watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equity screeners, fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator from the markets tools hub.
- Tools for building watchlists and manual portfolios with a free FT account, then connect instrument pages to related FT news.
- Email alerts for 52-week highs or lows, unusual trading volume, and moves through the 15-day moving average.
- World Markets and sector pages for interactive charts, overlays, and performance comparisons.
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| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $9.99/mo | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 11 limits: Bloomberg Digital Monthly: introductory price usd: 1.99, Bloomberg Digital Monthly: introductory period: First month +9 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
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 | — |
Categories covered | 6 | 10 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 4 signals: Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Capabilities | — | Universe builder |
Security | Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Bloomberg (Europe) | Visit FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) |
Standout features
The best features of Bloomberg (Europe) and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times).ShowHide
Standout features
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.
- Build 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 FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) does best
- Tracking global equities, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, and currencies through FT market pages.
- Watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equity screeners, fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator from the markets tools hub.
- Tools for building watchlists and manual portfolios with a free FT account, then connect instrument pages to related FT news.
- Email alerts for 52-week highs or lows, unusual trading volume, and moves through the 15-day moving average.
- World Markets and sector pages for interactive charts, overlays, and performance comparisons.
All details
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All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesFuturesCryptos | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalysts | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Not specified | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | Manual |
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 | The Financial Times Ltd.Country: United KingdomSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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Pricing
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Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Free (app download)” | Free“Free (Registered)” |
| Entry paid plan | $9.99/mo“Student Plan”post graduation renewal monthly usd: 39.99 · eligibility: Verified undergraduate or graduate students age 18 or older | Subscription“FT Digital (Subscriber)” |
| Tier 2 | $11.99/mo“Tech Newsletter Bundle” | — |
| Tier 3 | $399/yr≈ $33.25/mo“Bloomberg Digital Annual”introductory price usd: 180 · introductory period: First year · +1 more | — |
| Tier 4 | $429/yr≈ $35.75/mo“Annual + Businessweek Print”introductory price usd: 210 · introductory period: First year · +1 more | — |
| Top plan | $39.99/mo“Bloomberg Digital Monthly”introductory price usd: 1.99 · introductory period: First month · +1 more | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Bloomberg (Europe) and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
Bloomberg (Europe) leans toward news, alerts, and calendar, while FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and alerts. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Bloomberg (Europe) and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) cost?
Good news: both Bloomberg (Europe) and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose Bloomberg (Europe) or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Bloomberg (Europe) if news and calendar matter to you; go with FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if you'd rather have portfolio and compounding calculator. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Bloomberg (Europe) and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and bonds. Bloomberg (Europe) also handles futures and cryptos.
Which has a better stock screener: Bloomberg (Europe) or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) 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 FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) handles portfolio tracking. Bloomberg (Europe) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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