VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

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

Cash App adds Brokerage, and Downloadable Tax Reports coverage that Nasdaq.com skips.

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..

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Cash App

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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

Mobile
Web

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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Nasdaq.com

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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.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Free
Subscription

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.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

1 overlap

Both 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

AttributeCash AppNasdaq.com
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

  • 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

  • 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.
  • ETF pages include holdings tables and fund-level analytics.
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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..

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.