★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Capitol Trades vs Stock Analysis
Capitol Trades
Best for US government trades
Free
Stock Analysis
Best for stock ideas and screeners
Free • From $79/yr
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The verdict
The bottom line
Capitol Trades and Stock Analysis cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, news, blogs, and newsletters), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Stock Analysis simply does more: 27 categories to Capitol Trades's 4, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. Capitol Trades counters by being completely free.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Stock Analysis
- Broader coverage
- Stock Analysis27 vs 4 categories
- Real-time data
- Stock Analysis
- Global coverage
- Stock Analysis
- Free plan
- Both
Choose
Capitol Trades if…
- You care about US government trades, something Stock Analysis doesn't offer
Choose
Stock Analysis if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, things Capitol Trades doesn't offer
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free | Free • From $79/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Free: history: Website data restricted to the past 3 years | 10 limits: Free: ads: Yes, Free: exports: Limited compared with Pro/Unlimited +8 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | Brokerage account sync, Google Sheets export +3 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more |
Categories covered | 4 | 27 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 6 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +4 more |
Data partners | — | 10 partners: Fiscal.ai, S&P Global Market Intelligence +8 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder | 4 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and Size +2 more |
Security | — | Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Capitol Trades | Visit Stock Analysis |
Standout features
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).
What Stock Analysis does best
- Research coverage for 130,000+ global stocks and funds, including stock prices, financials, forecasts, charts, news, and all S&P 500 companies.
- Public stock research pages include quote data, overview metrics, company profile, financial statements, ratios/KPIs, statistics, metrics, dividends, price history, analyst forecasts, analyst ratings, price targets, and news.
- Screening tools include stock, ETF, IPO, and mutual-fund screeners; the stock screener supports country/exchange selection, saved screens, filters, indicators, watchlist actions, and downloadable tables.
- ETF and fund analysis includes ETF screener, ETF comparison, ETF providers/new launches, ETF holdings, mutual-fund screener, fund performance data, and holdings/count data for mutual funds.
- Comparison tools support side-by-side stock and ETF comparisons, including performance, valuation, fundamentals, total returns, dividends, holdings, and saved comparisons.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosBondsPrivate FundsOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalystsStudents/Researchers | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend InvestorsIndex/Passive InvestorsSwing Traders+2 more |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker, CIK, ISIN, and CUSIP |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | StreamingReal-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | ExchangeVendor |
Data partners | Not specified | Fiscal.aiS&P Global Market IntelligenceNasdaq Data LinkFinancial Modeling PrepCboeNasdaq / NYSEBenzingaFinnhub+2 more |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | ManualCSVBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | Not specified | Brokerage account syncGoogle Sheets exportApple App StoreGoogle PlayPaddle |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and SizeBroker syncMulti-currency |
Vendor & support | 2iQ Research GmbHCountry: GermanySupport: Email and Phone | Vefir ehf.Country: IcelandFounded 2019Support: Email |
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Pricing breakdown
Free
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- history: Website data restricted to the past 3 years
$79/yr
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- ads: Yes
- exports: Limited compared with Pro/Unlimited
- +1 more
- stocks per watchlist: 100
- downloads: 1/day
- +2 more
- downloads: Unlimited
- stocks per watchlist: Unlimited
- +1 more
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
3Where the two tools cover the same ground.
Capitol Trades strengths
1What you only get with Capitol Trades.
Stock Analysis strengths
24What you only get with Stock Analysis.
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Capitol Trades and Stock Analysis?
Capitol Trades leans toward US government trades, news, and blogs, while Stock Analysis puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Capitol Trades and Stock Analysis cost?
Good news: both Capitol Trades and Stock Analysis have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Capitol Trades or Stock Analysis?
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 Capitol Trades or Stock Analysis on my phone?
Stock Analysis 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 Capitol Trades or Stock Analysis?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Capitol Trades if US government trades matter to you; go with Stock Analysis if you'd rather have stock ideas and screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Capitol Trades and Stock Analysis cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and other. Capitol Trades also handles options, cryptos, and bonds. Stock Analysis adds closed-end funds and funds on top.
Does Capitol Trades or Stock Analysis have real-time data?
Stock Analysis offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Capitol Trades 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: Capitol Trades or Stock Analysis?
Stock Analysis 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.
Can I export data from Capitol Trades and Stock Analysis?
Stock Analysis exports to CSV and Excel. Capitol Trades is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Capitol Trades or Stock Analysis?
Stock Analysis has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Capitol Trades doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Capitol Trades or Stock Analysis?
Stock Analysis handles portfolio tracking. Capitol Trades is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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