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Tool Comparison

Business Quant vs Total Real Returns comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Business Quant adds Screeners, Stock Comparison, Financials, Scores, Flags, 13F, Insider Data, and Data APIs coverage that Total Real Returns skips.

Total Real Returns includes Risk Metrics categories that Business Quant omits.

In depth comparison

Business Quant

businessquant.com

A U.S. equities research platform combining fundamentals, ownership data, and operating metrics. The free plan includes 15+ years of history with delayed updates. Pro subscribers get daily updates, KPI datasets, and data downloads, while Enterprise adds API access and rights for commercial use.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks.
Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies.
Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4).
Comparison modules for individual stocks, industry aggregates, time-series tables, and customizable charts.
Download capabilities in CSV and Excel for most datasets and visualizations.

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Total Real Returns

totalrealreturns.com

Web tool for CPI-U inflation-adjusted ("real") and nominal total return charts with dividends reinvested, plus returns tables and drawdowns (EOD; daily updates ~8pm ET).

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view).
Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages.
Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers.
Controls for custom date ranges and normalization modes (Start=1, End=1, IPO=1, Off).
Per-symbol performance breakdown includes overall return, exponential trendline/annualized rates (with R^2), growth of $10,000, annual returns, and drawdowns.

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Where they differ

Business Quant

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Stock Comparison Financials Scores Flags 13F Insider Data Data APIs

Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks.
Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies.
Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4).
Comparison modules for individual stocks, industry aggregates, time-series tables, and customizable charts.

Total Real Returns

Distinct strengths include:

Risk Metrics

CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view).
Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages.
Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers.
Controls for custom date ranges and normalization modes (Start=1, End=1, IPO=1, Off).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Business Quant	Total Real Returns
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data Visualizations Unique: Screeners, Stock Comparison, Financials, Scores, Flags, 13F, Insider Data, Data APIs	Shared: Data Visualizations Unique: Risk Metrics
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Currencies
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks. Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies. Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4). Comparison modules for individual stocks, industry aggregates, time-series tables, and customizable charts. Download capabilities in CSV and Excel for most datasets and visualizations. Clear plan structure: Basic (free, delayed data), Pro (daily updates and exports), Enterprise (API access and commercial rights).	Unique CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view). Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages. Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers. Controls for custom date ranges and normalization modes (Start=1, End=1, IPO=1, Off). Per-symbol performance breakdown includes overall return, exponential trendline/annualized rates (with R^2), growth of $10,000, annual returns, and drawdowns. Instrument pages include common stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and a USDOLLAR cash/currency series.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Business Quant and Total Real Returns both support?

Both platforms cover Data Visualizations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Business Quant and Total Real Returns require subscriptions?

Both Business Quant and Total Real Returns keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Business Quant and Total Real Returns?

Both Business Quant and Total Real Returns 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?

Business Quant differentiates itself with Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks., Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies., and Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4)., whereas Total Real Returns stands out for CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view)., Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages., and Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers..

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