VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Thursday, December 4, 2025

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Cash App vs FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Cash App adds Brokerage, and Downloadable Tax Reports coverage that FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) skips.

FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) includes Watchlist, Alerts, Compounding Calculator, Screeners, ETF Screeners, Financials, Insider Data, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating, and Data Visualizations categories that Cash App omits.

In depth comparison

Cash App

cash.app

A U.S.-only brokerage (18+) offering $0-commission stock and ETF trading with fractional shares, plus integrated Bitcoin trading and Lightning transfers. Custom trigger-based orders are supported for both stocks and Bitcoin, though they are not traditional limit orders. Tax documents can be downloaded directly from the web Documents portal.

Platforms

MobileWeb

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Commission-free stock and ETF trading with fractional shares; investing starts at $1.
Coverage includes more than 1,800 U.S. stocks and ETFs.
Auto Invest lets users schedule recurring purchases of selected stocks or ETFs.
Round Ups automatically invest spare change from Cash App Card purchases into a chosen stock, Bitcoin, or savings balance.
Custom price-triggered orders for stocks and Bitcoin; these are not limit orders or guaranteed executions.

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FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times)

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Hands-on review

The Financial Times’ markets portal combines global market data with watchlists, portfolios, alerts, and screeners. Free registration unlocks basic tools, while an FT subscription is needed for deeper features like director dealings, detailed company financials and forecasts, and access to the Data Archive PDFs. Market data is delayed at least 15 minutes, with equity prices sourced from LSEG and fund data provided by Morningstar.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Comprehensive tools hub including watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equities and fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator (beta).
Free accounts allow users to build watchlists, track portfolios, and set price or news alerts directly from instrument pages.
Portfolio tool supports manual transaction entry, shows key fundamentals, and integrates related FT news.
Alerts can be managed on-site or via myFT email preferences.
World Markets and sector pages offer interactive charts, overlays, and performance comparisons.

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Where they differ

Cash App

Distinct strengths include:

Brokerage Downloadable Tax Reports

Commission-free stock and ETF trading with fractional shares; investing starts at $1.
Coverage includes more than 1,800 U.S. stocks and ETFs.
Auto Invest lets users schedule recurring purchases of selected stocks or ETFs.
Round Ups automatically invest spare change from Cash App Card purchases into a chosen stock, Bitcoin, or savings balance.

FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times)

Distinct strengths include:

Watchlist Alerts Compounding Calculator Screeners ETF Screeners Financials Insider Data Fund Overview

Comprehensive tools hub including watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equities and fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator (beta).
Free accounts allow users to build watchlists, track portfolios, and set price or news alerts directly from instrument pages.
Portfolio tool supports manual transaction entry, shows key fundamentals, and integrates related FT news.
Alerts can be managed on-site or via myFT email preferences.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Cash App	FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Portfolio Unique: Brokerage, Downloadable Tax Reports	Shared: Portfolio Unique: Watchlist, Alerts, Compounding Calculator, Screeners, ETF Screeners, Financials, Insider Data, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating, Data Visualizations
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Mobile, Web	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Commission-free stock and ETF trading with fractional shares; investing starts at $1. Coverage includes more than 1,800 U.S. stocks and ETFs. Auto Invest lets users schedule recurring purchases of selected stocks or ETFs. Round Ups automatically invest spare change from Cash App Card purchases into a chosen stock, Bitcoin, or savings balance. Custom price-triggered orders for stocks and Bitcoin; these are not limit orders or guaranteed executions. Bitcoin trading is fully integrated, with send/receive support via the Lightning Network — typically instant and free during trading hours.	Unique Comprehensive tools hub including watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equities and fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator (beta). Free accounts allow users to build watchlists, track portfolios, and set price or news alerts directly from instrument pages. Portfolio tool supports manual transaction entry, shows key fundamentals, and integrates related FT news. Alerts can be managed on-site or via myFT email preferences. World Markets and sector pages offer interactive charts, overlays, and performance comparisons. Subscriber-only features include insider transaction data (Director Dealings), detailed company financials, and analyst forecasts.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Cash App and FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) both support?

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

Do Cash App and FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) require subscriptions?

Both Cash App and FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Cash App and FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times)?

Both Cash App and FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Cash App differentiates itself with Commission-free stock and ETF trading with fractional shares; investing starts at $1., Coverage includes more than 1,800 U.S. stocks and ETFs., and Auto Invest lets users schedule recurring purchases of selected stocks or ETFs., whereas FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) stands out for Comprehensive tools hub including watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equities and fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator (beta)., Free accounts allow users to build watchlists, track portfolios, and set price or news alerts directly from instrument pages., and Portfolio tool supports manual transaction entry, shows key fundamentals, and integrates related FT news..

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