VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Monday, October 20, 2025

Head-to-head

CatalystWire vs ETF.com comparison

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

Quick takeaways

CatalystWire adds Regulatory Filings Monitoring coverage that ETF.com skips.

ETF.com includes ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, ETF Holdings, Money Flow, Portfolio, Watchlist, IPO, Delisted, Education, Videos, and Newsletters categories that CatalystWire omits.

CatalystWire highlights: AI scanning of hundreds of RNS announcements per day to surface potential catalysts., Real‑time classification of market‑moving events as they are released., and UK‑centric focus aligned to LSE’s Regulatory News Service (Main Market & AIM)..

ETF.com is known for: ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account., ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics., and Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period..

ETF.com keeps a free entry point that CatalystWire lacks.

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CatalystWire

catalystwire.co

RNS-first discovery tool for UK equities. Uses AI to scan and categorize London Stock Exchange RNS announcements in real time (e.g., management changes, turnarounds). Best suited to event‑driven and small/mid‑cap investors tracking UK market catalysts. Public docs do not show a pricing table or API; fields left intentionally minimal pending vendor confirmation.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • AI scanning of hundreds of RNS announcements per day to surface potential catalysts.
  • Real‑time classification of market‑moving events as they are released.
  • UK‑centric focus aligned to LSE’s Regulatory News Service (Main Market & AIM).

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ETF.com

etf.com

ETF.com is a web-based research suite for exchange-traded funds. A free account lets you save screeners and create up to five watchlists. Paid subscriptions unlock more: Content+ gives access to editorial content, while All Access provides unlimited use of tools, data, and saved screens.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account.
  • ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics.
  • Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period.
  • Holdings search tool: enter a stock to see which ETFs have meaningful exposure to it.
  • ETF Pulse highlights trending funds based on flows and performance indicators.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

1 overlap

Both tools cover this research theme.

Where they differ

CatalystWire

Distinct strengths include:

  • AI scanning of hundreds of RNS announcements per day to surface potential catalysts.
  • Real‑time classification of market‑moving events as they are released.
  • UK‑centric focus aligned to LSE’s Regulatory News Service (Main Market & AIM).

ETF.com

Distinct strengths include:

  • ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account.
  • ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics.
  • Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period.
  • Holdings search tool: enter a stock to see which ETFs have meaningful exposure to it.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeCatalystWireETF.com
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: News

Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring

Shared: News

Unique: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, ETF Holdings, Money Flow, Portfolio, Watchlist, IPO, Delisted, Education, Videos, Newsletters

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks

ETFs

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • AI scanning of hundreds of RNS announcements per day to surface potential catalysts.
  • Real‑time classification of market‑moving events as they are released.
  • UK‑centric focus aligned to LSE’s Regulatory News Service (Main Market & AIM).

Unique

  • ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account.
  • ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics.
  • Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period.
  • Holdings search tool: enter a stock to see which ETFs have meaningful exposure to it.
  • ETF Pulse highlights trending funds based on flows and performance indicators.
  • Portfolio Builder to create and track model ETF portfolios, integrating tickers from the screener or compare views.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do CatalystWire and ETF.com both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

ETF.com offers a free entry point, while CatalystWire requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access CatalystWire and ETF.com?

Both CatalystWire and ETF.com prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

CatalystWire differentiates itself with AI scanning of hundreds of RNS announcements per day to surface potential catalysts., Real‑time classification of market‑moving events as they are released., and UK‑centric focus aligned to LSE’s Regulatory News Service (Main Market & AIM)., whereas ETF.com stands out for ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account., ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics., and Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period..

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.