Charles Schwab adds Brokerage, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, Order Book / Level II, Videos, Blogs, and Newsletters coverage that Fey skips.
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Tool Comparison
Charles Schwab vs Fey comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Fey includes News Sentiment, Improved Filings, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, AI, AI Earnings Summary, AI Filings Summary, AI Report, and Factor Exposure categories that Charles Schwab omits.
Fey keeps a free entry point that Charles Schwab lacks.
Charles Schwab ships a mobile app. Fey is web/desktop only.
In depth comparison
Charles Schwab
schwab.com
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.
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Platforms
WebMobileDesktop
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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Fey
fey.com
Editor’s pick Hands-on review
Desktop‑first investing research app acquired by Wealthsimple on Aug 27, 2025; **standalone Fey service wind‑down on Sep 30, 2025** with automatic prorated refunds. AI is a first‑class capability across Finder (natural‑language screener), Earnings (press‑release summaries in ~0.8s, live calls, transcripts), Filings (on‑demand 10‑K/10‑Q summaries), Portfolio (one‑click ‘Analyze with AI’: strengths/risks, **factor tilts**, opportunities), News (impact scoring & source consensus), and Macro (AI‑synthesized economic overviews).
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DesktopWeb
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Quick highlights
- Finder (NLQ): type ideas like “undervalued tech with insider buying” or “Nancy Pelosi portfolio”; Fey turns this into an editable screen in ~2s (“Like ChatGPT meets Bloomberg”).
- Earnings ‘at the speed of now’: instant press releases with **AI‑generated summaries** (~0.8s), live calls in‑app, transcripts and transcript summaries.
- Filings ‘Analyze’: **on‑demand AI summaries** of 10‑K/10‑Q with structured sections (revenue, strengths, challenges, risks) to read filings in ~2 minutes.
- Portfolio ‘Analyze with AI’ (one click): benchmarks holdings, highlights **factor tilts** driving returns, flags strengths/risks, scans for **mis‑pricings** (forecasts, price targets, valuation spreads), and prioritizes headlines that could actually move your P&L.
- News intelligence: curated feed, **impact‑scored headlines** and **news consensus** (source transparency), plus watchlist‑aware daily/weekly recaps.
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Where they differ
Charles Schwab
Distinct strengths include:
BrokerageOptions & DerivativesPaper TradingAdvanced Order TypesSmart/Direct RoutingOrder Book / Level IIVideosBlogs
- 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.
Fey
Distinct strengths include:
News SentimentImproved FilingsTranscriptsAnalyst ForecastsAnalyst Price TargetsAIAI Earnings SummaryAI Filings Summary
- Finder (NLQ): type ideas like “undervalued tech with insider buying” or “Nancy Pelosi portfolio”; Fey turns this into an editable screen in ~2s (“Like ChatGPT meets Bloomberg”).
- Earnings ‘at the speed of now’: instant press releases with **AI‑generated summaries** (~0.8s), live calls in‑app, transcripts and transcript summaries.
- Filings ‘Analyze’: **on‑demand AI summaries** of 10‑K/10‑Q with structured sections (revenue, strengths, challenges, risks) to read filings in ~2 minutes.
- Portfolio ‘Analyze with AI’ (one click): benchmarks holdings, highlights **factor tilts** driving returns, flags strengths/risks, scans for **mis‑pricings** (forecasts, price targets, valuation spreads), and prioritizes headlines that could actually move your P&L.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Charles Schwab | Fey |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Screeners Unique: Brokerage, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, Order Book / Level II, Videos, Blogs, Newsletters | Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Screeners Unique: News Sentiment, Improved Filings, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, AI, AI Earnings Summary, AI Filings Summary, AI Report, Factor Exposure |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Currencies | Stocks, ETFs |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, Desktop | Desktop, Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Other | Subscription, Free |
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 | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Charles Schwab and Fey both support?
Both platforms cover Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, 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?
Fey 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 Fey 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 Fey stands out for Finder (NLQ): type ideas like “undervalued tech with insider buying” or “Nancy Pelosi portfolio”; Fey turns this into an editable screen in ~2s (“Like ChatGPT meets Bloomberg”)., Earnings ‘at the speed of now’: instant press releases with **AI‑generated summaries** (~0.8s), live calls in‑app, transcripts and transcript summaries., and Filings ‘Analyze’: **on‑demand AI summaries** of 10‑K/10‑Q with structured sections (revenue, strengths, challenges, risks) to read filings in ~2 minutes..
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