Cash App adds Brokerage, and Downloadable Tax Reports coverage that Nasdaq.com skips.
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Sunday, October 5, 2025
Head-to-head
Cash App vs Nasdaq.com comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Nasdaq.com includes Screeners, Watchlist, News, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Financials, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Options, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, and Analyst Recommendations categories that Cash App omits.
Cash App 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., and Auto Invest lets users schedule recurring purchases of selected stocks or ETFs..
Nasdaq.com is known for: Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega..
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
Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
Nasdaq.com
nasdaq.com
Nasdaq’s official portal for quotes, news, filings, calendars, and investor tools. Free users can access watchlists, portfolios, and market data, while premium Smart Portfolio (powered by TipRanks) adds broker syncing and advanced analytics. U.S. quotes stream in real time via Nasdaq Basic/NLS, though extended-hours data is typically shown with a 15-minute delay.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link.
- Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.
- Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega.
- Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).
- Comprehensive calendars covering dividends, earnings, IPOs, and economic events.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
1 overlapBoth tools cover this research theme.
Where they differ
Cash App
Distinct strengths include:
- 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.
Nasdaq.com
Distinct strengths include:
- Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link.
- Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.
- Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega.
- Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Cash App | Nasdaq.com |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Portfolio Unique: Brokerage, Downloadable Tax Reports | Shared: Portfolio Unique: Screeners, Watchlist, News, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Financials, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Options, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Cryptos, 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
| Unique
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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 Nasdaq.com 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 Nasdaq.com require subscriptions?
Both Cash App and Nasdaq.com keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Cash App and Nasdaq.com?
Both Cash App and Nasdaq.com 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 Nasdaq.com stands out for Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega..
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