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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
ChartMill vs Magic Formula Investing comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
ChartMill
chartmill.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Screeners, and Stock Ideas.
- Coverage tilt: ChartMill has 12 categories you won't get in Magic Formula Investing; Magic Formula Investing has 0 unique categories.
- Pricing: ChartMill is Free, Subscription; Magic Formula Investing is Free.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Watchlist: ChartMill is tagged for this workflow; Magic Formula Investing has no category votes yet.
- News: ChartMill is tagged for this workflow; Magic Formula Investing has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: ChartMill is tagged for this workflow; Magic Formula Investing has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | ChartMill | Magic Formula Investing |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
ChartMill strengths
Categories covered by ChartMill but not Magic Formula Investing.
Magic Formula Investing strengths
Categories covered by Magic Formula Investing but not ChartMill.
No unique categories yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do ChartMill and Magic Formula Investing both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, and Stock Ideas workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do ChartMill and Magic Formula Investing require subscriptions?
Both ChartMill and Magic Formula Investing keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access ChartMill and Magic Formula Investing?
Both ChartMill and Magic Formula Investing 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?
ChartMill differentiates itself with Technical and fundamental screener for stocks and ETFs, with interactive charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas., Pre-market and after-hours movers screener for U.S. markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX)., and Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic., whereas Magic Formula Investing stands out for Straightforward screener with only two inputs: minimum market cap (USD, millions) and number of results (30 or 50)., Universe restricted to U.S.-listed equities, excluding financial and utility companies., and Ranks companies on two factors: high earnings yield (low P/E) and high return on capital, with minor accounting adjustments..
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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.