CatalystWire adds Regulatory Filings Monitoring coverage that ETF.com skips.
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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
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.
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.
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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).
Community votes (overall)
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.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
1 overlapBoth 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
Attribute | CatalystWire | ETF.com |
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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
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
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..
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