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Tool Comparison

ChartMill vs Total Real Returns comparison

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

Quick takeaways

ChartMill adds Screeners, Stock Ideas, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Scores, Financials, Insider Data, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, and Position Sizing coverage that Total Real Returns skips.

Total Real Returns includes Risk Metrics categories that ChartMill omits.

In depth comparison

ChartMill

chartmill.com

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A web-based research suite combining stock/ETF screeners, charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas. ChartMill supports server-side email alerts, custom screeners with advanced filters, and both technical and fundamental data. Analyst estimates and some premium data require a paid subscription. U.S. pre-market and after-hours coverage includes NYSE, NASDAQ, and AMEX.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

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).
Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic.
Historical screener mode allows users to run any screen as of a past date.
Server-side email alerts for price moves, setups, earnings, news, insider activity, fundamentals, analyst ratings, and saved screens (alerts are delayed, not real-time).

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Total Real Returns

totalrealreturns.com

Web tool for CPI-U inflation-adjusted ("real") and nominal total return charts with dividends reinvested, plus returns tables and drawdowns (EOD; daily updates ~8pm ET).

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view).
Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages.
Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers.
Controls for custom date ranges and normalization modes (Start=1, End=1, IPO=1, Off).
Per-symbol performance breakdown includes overall return, exponential trendline/annualized rates (with R^2), growth of $10,000, annual returns, and drawdowns.

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Where they differ

ChartMill

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Stock Ideas Watchlist News Alerts Calendar Scores Financials

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).
Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic.
Historical screener mode allows users to run any screen as of a past date.

Total Real Returns

Distinct strengths include:

Risk Metrics

CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view).
Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages.
Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers.
Controls for custom date ranges and normalization modes (Start=1, End=1, IPO=1, Off).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	ChartMill	Total Real Returns
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data Visualizations Unique: Screeners, Stock Ideas, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Scores, Financials, Insider Data, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Position Sizing	Shared: Data Visualizations Unique: Risk Metrics
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Currencies
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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). Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic. Historical screener mode allows users to run any screen as of a past date. Server-side email alerts for price moves, setups, earnings, news, insider activity, fundamentals, analyst ratings, and saved screens (alerts are delayed, not real-time). Interactive stock charts with multiple indicators (RSI, MACD, etc.), saved chart configurations, and multi-symbol view.	Unique CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view). Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages. Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers. Controls for custom date ranges and normalization modes (Start=1, End=1, IPO=1, Off). Per-symbol performance breakdown includes overall return, exponential trendline/annualized rates (with R^2), growth of $10,000, annual returns, and drawdowns. Instrument pages include common stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and a USDOLLAR cash/currency series.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do ChartMill and Total Real Returns both support?

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

Do ChartMill and Total Real Returns require subscriptions?

Both ChartMill and Total Real Returns keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access ChartMill and Total Real Returns?

Both ChartMill and Total Real Returns 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 Total Real Returns stands out for CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view)., Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages., and Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers..

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