VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Saturday, January 31, 2026
Tool Comparison
Capitol Trades vs Value Line comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
At a glance
| Capitol Trades | Value Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Free trial | 14 days | |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Enterprise option | ||
| Available plans | Free | Free newsletters, Investment Survey - Smart Investor (Digital), Investment Survey - Savvy Investor (Digital), Fund Advisor Plus, New Value Line ETFs Service, Value Line Options Survey, Value Line Select Online |
Vote sentiment comparison
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Platform details
| Attribute | Capitol Trades | Value Line |
|---|---|---|
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosBondsPrivate FundsOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | North America |
Data freshness | Not specified | Not specified |
API access | Not specified | Not specified |
Export formats | Not specified | Not specified |
Coverage overlap
Categories covered by Value Line only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Capitol Trades and Value Line?
Capitol Trades focuses on US Government Trades, News, and Blogs while Value Line specializes in Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Watchlist. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.
How much do Capitol Trades and Value Line cost?
Good news—both Capitol Trades and Value Line offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.
Which is better for beginners—Capitol Trades or Value Line?
Both platforms target experienced investors. If you're just starting out, expect a learning curve with either option.
Should I choose Capitol Trades or Value Line?
Choose Capitol Trades if you need Tracks U.S. politicians’ disclosed trades (Senate/Congress) and presents them via Trades, Politicians, and Issuers explorers., and Claims “new trades and analytics are published as close to real-time as possible”; also offers a Twitter feed for newly published trades.. Go with Value Line if Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription)., and Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access). better fits how you invest.
What asset classes do Capitol Trades and Value Line cover?
Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Options. Capitol Trades also includes Cryptos, Bonds, Private Funds, and Other.
Which has a better stock screener—Capitol Trades or Value Line?
Value Line includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Capitol Trades focuses on other analytical tools.
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