Charles Schwab adds Brokerage, Portfolio, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, Alerts, Order Book / Level II, Videos, and Blogs coverage that Earnings Whispers skips.
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Charles Schwab vs Earnings Whispers comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Earnings Whispers includes Market Sentiment, Scores, Stock Ideas, Management Guidance, Short Interest, and Data Visualizations categories that Charles Schwab omits.
Charles Schwab highlights: Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract., thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs., and paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data..
Earnings Whispers is known for: Detailed earnings calendar with implied volatility, average price move data, sentiment heat maps, and multi-view charts., The Whisper Report®: weekly macro, technical, and company-level analysis published ahead of earnings., and Earnings Whisper Grade, a proprietary A+ to F rating that estimates the likelihood of post-earnings drift (PEAD) over 91 days..
Earnings Whispers keeps a free entry point that Charles Schwab lacks.
Charles Schwab ships a mobile app. Earnings Whispers is web/desktop only.
Charles Schwab
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One of the largest US brokerages, combining commission-free stock and ETF trading with deep functionality through the thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, and mobile). Options are priced at $0.65 per contract, with 24/5 trading on over a thousand stocks and ETFs. Investors can trade futures and forex (approval required), use paperMoney® for risk-free practice, and even buy fractional shares of S&P 500 companies starting at $5 through Stock Slices®. Schwab also provides flexible alerts, advanced order types, tax integrations, and access to research and screeners—all backed by decades of brand trust.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Desktop
Pricing
Other
Quick highlights
- Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract.
- thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs.
- paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data.
- Tradable universe spans stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and forex—though futures and forex require separate approval and are offered by Schwab Futures & Forex LLC.
- Fractional share investing via Stock Slices®: S&P 500 companies, starting from $5.
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Earnings Whispers
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A long-standing platform (founded in 1998) best known for its proprietary earnings sentiment data and predictive tools. Free members get weekly earnings calendars, daily summaries, and a personal watchlist. Paid Investor Services add the Whisper Report, expanded earnings calendar with implied volatility and average move data, sentiment heat maps, downloads, and more. Trader Service goes further with trading ideas, scores, ratings, and option tools, with a two-week free trial available. Investor pricing is listed at $49.95/month or $499.95/year.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Detailed earnings calendar with implied volatility, average price move data, sentiment heat maps, and multi-view charts.
- The Whisper Report®: weekly macro, technical, and company-level analysis published ahead of earnings.
- Earnings Whisper Grade, a proprietary A+ to F rating that estimates the likelihood of post-earnings drift (PEAD) over 91 days.
- Investor tools include an Earnings Screener, Guidance and Reaction pages, and a Short Report with a focus on short interest.
- Trader Service adds advanced features: Earnings Whisper Plays, Scores, Power Ratings, Whisperings™, option trade ideas, volatility and activity screens, as well as setup and reversal signals.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
6 overlapsMutual strengths include Watchlist, Options & Derivatives, and News plus 3 more areas.
Where they differ
Charles Schwab
Distinct strengths include:
Brokerage
Portfolio
Paper Trading
Advanced Order Types
Smart/Direct Routing
Alerts
Order Book / Level II
Videos
- Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract.
- thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs.
- paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data.
- Tradable universe spans stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and forex—though futures and forex require separate approval and are offered by Schwab Futures & Forex LLC.
Earnings Whispers
Distinct strengths include:
- Detailed earnings calendar with implied volatility, average price move data, sentiment heat maps, and multi-view charts.
- The Whisper Report®: weekly macro, technical, and company-level analysis published ahead of earnings.
- Earnings Whisper Grade, a proprietary A+ to F rating that estimates the likelihood of post-earnings drift (PEAD) over 91 days.
- Investor tools include an Earnings Screener, Guidance and Reaction pages, and a Short Report with a focus on short interest.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Charles Schwab | Earnings Whispers |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Watchlist, Options & Derivatives, News, Calendar, Newsletters, Screeners Unique: Brokerage, Portfolio, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, Alerts, Order Book / Level II, Videos, Blogs | Shared: Watchlist, Options & Derivatives, News, Calendar, Newsletters, Screeners Unique: Market Sentiment, Scores, Stock Ideas, Management Guidance, Short Interest, Data Visualizations |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Currencies | Stocks, ETFs, Options |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, Desktop | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Other | 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 | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Charles Schwab and Earnings Whispers both support?
Both platforms cover Watchlist, Options & Derivatives, News, Calendar, Newsletters, and Screeners workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Earnings Whispers offers a free entry point, while Charles Schwab requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
Which tool has mobile access?
Charles Schwab ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Earnings Whispers focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Charles Schwab differentiates itself with Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract., thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs., and paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data., whereas Earnings Whispers stands out for Detailed earnings calendar with implied volatility, average price move data, sentiment heat maps, and multi-view charts., The Whisper Report®: weekly macro, technical, and company-level analysis published ahead of earnings., and Earnings Whisper Grade, a proprietary A+ to F rating that estimates the likelihood of post-earnings drift (PEAD) over 91 days..
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