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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Danelfin vs Magic Formula Investing comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Danelfin adds Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Scores, ETF Overview, and Data APIs coverage that Magic Formula Investing skips.

Danelfin highlights: AI Score (1–10) estimates the probability of a stock or ETF outperforming the market over the next three months, based on daily analysis of ~10,000 features per stock across technical, fundamental, and sentiment data., Coverage includes U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs as well as STOXX 600 European stocks, with historical daily AI Scores available since 2017., and REST API with API key authentication and JSON output. Endpoints include rankings, filters (date, ticker, sector, industry, asset type), buy/sell track record filters, and sector/industry breakdowns..

Magic Formula Investing is known 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..

Danelfin

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Hands-on review

AI-driven scoring and ranking platform for U.S.-listed stocks, ETFs, and the STOXX 600 in Europe. Offers Free, Plus, and Pro web tiers alongside API-only plans. Historical daily AI Scores are available back to 2017 for Pro/API users. Scores refresh end-of-day, typically about 15 hours after the U.S. close. CSV export and JSON API access are plan-gated.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

AI Score (1–10) estimates the probability of a stock or ETF outperforming the market over the next three months, based on daily analysis of ~10,000 features per stock across technical, fundamental, and sentiment data.
Coverage includes U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs as well as STOXX 600 European stocks, with historical daily AI Scores available since 2017.
REST API with API key authentication and JSON output. Endpoints include rankings, filters (date, ticker, sector, industry, asset type), buy/sell track record filters, and sector/industry breakdowns.
API plans (Basic, Expert, Elite) differ by monthly call quotas and rate limits — ranging from 1,000 to 50,000 calls per month.
Web tiers: Free, Plus, and Pro. Plus unlocks unlimited rankings and reports, while Pro adds CSV export of scores and indicators, historical AI Scores since 2017, alpha signals, trading parameters, and price forecasts (1M/3M/6M horizons).

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Magic Formula Investing

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Free stock screener based on Joel Greenblatt’s Magic Formula strategy. Covers only U.S.-listed equities, excluding financials and utilities. Users choose a minimum market cap and get either 30 or 50 ranked results. Prices are updated daily on trading mornings, and fundamentals refresh quarterly. Free registration is required.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

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.
Ranks companies on two factors: high earnings yield (low P/E) and high return on capital, with minor accounting adjustments.
Update cadence: price data refreshed daily around 8:00 AM ET on trading days; financial data updated quarterly.
Underlying data source is S&P Compustat. Official guidance suggests focusing on larger caps for less volatility and holding at least 20 stocks.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

2 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Stock Ideas, and Screeners.

Where they differ

Danelfin

Distinct strengths include:

AI Score (1–10) estimates the probability of a stock or ETF outperforming the market over the next three months, based on daily analysis of ~10,000 features per stock across technical, fundamental, and sentiment data.
Coverage includes U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs as well as STOXX 600 European stocks, with historical daily AI Scores available since 2017.
REST API with API key authentication and JSON output. Endpoints include rankings, filters (date, ticker, sector, industry, asset type), buy/sell track record filters, and sector/industry breakdowns.
API plans (Basic, Expert, Elite) differ by monthly call quotas and rate limits — ranging from 1,000 to 50,000 calls per month.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Danelfin	Magic Formula Investing
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Stock Ideas, Screeners Unique: Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Scores, ETF Overview, Data APIs	Shared: Stock Ideas, Screeners
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, API	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique AI Score (1–10) estimates the probability of a stock or ETF outperforming the market over the next three months, based on daily analysis of ~10,000 features per stock across technical, fundamental, and sentiment data. Coverage includes U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs as well as STOXX 600 European stocks, with historical daily AI Scores available since 2017. REST API with API key authentication and JSON output. Endpoints include rankings, filters (date, ticker, sector, industry, asset type), buy/sell track record filters, and sector/industry breakdowns. API plans (Basic, Expert, Elite) differ by monthly call quotas and rate limits — ranging from 1,000 to 50,000 calls per month. Web tiers: Free, Plus, and Pro. Plus unlocks unlimited rankings and reports, while Pro adds CSV export of scores and indicators, historical AI Scores since 2017, alpha signals, trading parameters, and price forecasts (1M/3M/6M horizons). Portfolio management with daily email alerts on score upgrades or downgrades. Free users get one small portfolio; Plus supports multiple portfolios of up to 30 holdings each; Pro allows unlimited portfolios and holdings.	Unique 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. Ranks companies on two factors: high earnings yield (low P/E) and high return on capital, with minor accounting adjustments. Update cadence: price data refreshed daily around 8:00 AM ET on trading days; financial data updated quarterly. Underlying data source is S&P Compustat. Official guidance suggests focusing on larger caps for less volatility and holding at least 20 stocks. Suggested rules: equal-dollar weighting, annual holding period (sell losses just before 1 year, gains just after 1 year) to optimize after-tax results.
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 Danelfin and Magic Formula Investing both support?

Both platforms cover Stock Ideas, and Screeners workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Danelfin and Magic Formula Investing require subscriptions?

Both Danelfin and Magic Formula Investing keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Danelfin and Magic Formula Investing?

Both Danelfin 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?

Danelfin differentiates itself with AI Score (1–10) estimates the probability of a stock or ETF outperforming the market over the next three months, based on daily analysis of ~10,000 features per stock across technical, fundamental, and sentiment data., Coverage includes U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs as well as STOXX 600 European stocks, with historical daily AI Scores available since 2017., and REST API with API key authentication and JSON output. Endpoints include rankings, filters (date, ticker, sector, industry, asset type), buy/sell track record filters, and sector/industry breakdowns., 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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