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Tool Comparison

ETF Action vs FINVIZ comparison

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

Quick takeaways

ETF Action adds ETF Overview, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, 13F, Data APIs, Blogs, and Videos coverage that FINVIZ skips.

FINVIZ includes News, Calendar, Correlation, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Financials, and Options categories that ETF Action omits.

In depth comparison

ETF Action

etfaction.com

Independent ETF analytics platform for advisors and asset managers. Offers global ETF classification, look‑through holdings analytics, overlap analysis, flows/volumes with T+1 flow timing, live quotes (FMV) via Polygon.io, model portfolio tools, 13F screening (Advisor Pro), and enterprise options including API access. DIY/Advisor Pro plans emphasize self‑service research and Excel/CSV downloads; Enterprise adds collaboration, custom dashboards, and API. A separate Model Builder plan enables model uploads and ‘Bridge’ trading integration. API details are not publicly documented-confirm endpoints and auth with vendor.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Global ETF ‘Channels’ taxonomy with category reports and dashboards (Size & Style US/Global, Region & Country, Sector & Industry, Thematic, Fixed Income, Non‑Traditional, Commodities, Crypto).
Look‑through analytics on fund holdings for factor/style, sector/industry, country, concentration; portfolio overlap analysis across funds or entire models.
Flows & trading dashboards (volumes/ADV); flows noted as T+1 timing in daily updates.
Live pricing on platform pages via Polygon.io FMV quotes (real‑time-ish indicative).
Screeners for ETFs; watchlists; data exports to Excel/CSV (DIY 50 rows, Advisor Pro 500 rows).

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FINVIZ

finviz.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

FINVIZ is a web-based market research portal with a free account and the paid FINVIZ*Elite subscription. Free accounts have delayed quotes and do not include intraday charts, alerts, or export/API access. Elite adds real-time stock data (including premarket/after-hours), intraday + multi-layout charts, alerts (email + push), export to Excel + advertised API access, correlated stocks, and backtests. Free vs Elite limits include: screener presets 50 vs 200; portfolios 50 vs 100; tickers per portfolio 50 vs 500; statements 3 years vs 8 years. Elite offers a 7-day free trial (no credit card), then $39.50/mo or $299.50/yr.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Stock screener with extensive fundamental/technical/news/ETF filters; Elite unlocks additional customizable filters and views.
Elite: real-time stock quotes & charts (free is delayed); includes premarket (4:00–9:30 AM) and after-hours (4:00–8:00 PM).
Multi-layout charting with drawing tools, indicators, and automatic pattern recognition; technical studies are saved automatically.
ETF analytics with full holdings breakdown (beyond top-10) plus performance & structural metrics, including a treemap composition view.
Elite alerts: unlimited email alerts and push notifications for price moves, insider trading, ratings, news, SEC filings; plus portfolio/screener notifications when new stocks match filters.

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Where they differ

ETF Action

Distinct strengths include:

ETF Overview ETF Fundamentals ETF Valuation ETF Factors ETF Overlap 13F Data APIs Blogs

Global ETF ‘Channels’ taxonomy with category reports and dashboards (Size & Style US/Global, Region & Country, Sector & Industry, Thematic, Fixed Income, Non‑Traditional, Commodities, Crypto).
Look‑through analytics on fund holdings for factor/style, sector/industry, country, concentration; portfolio overlap analysis across funds or entire models.
Flows & trading dashboards (volumes/ADV); flows noted as T+1 timing in daily updates.
Live pricing on platform pages via Polygon.io FMV quotes (real‑time-ish indicative).

FINVIZ

Distinct strengths include:

News Calendar Correlation Insider Data Institutional Data Financials Options

Stock screener with extensive fundamental/technical/news/ETF filters; Elite unlocks additional customizable filters and views.
Elite: real-time stock quotes & charts (free is delayed); includes premarket (4:00–9:30 AM) and after-hours (4:00–8:00 PM).
Multi-layout charting with drawing tools, indicators, and automatic pattern recognition; technical studies are saved automatically.
ETF analytics with full holdings breakdown (beyond top-10) plus performance & structural metrics, including a treemap composition view.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	ETF Action	FINVIZ
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, Alerts Unique: ETF Overview, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, 13F, Data APIs, Blogs, Videos	Shared: ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, Alerts Unique: News, Calendar, Correlation, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Financials, Options
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	ETFs, Stocks	Stocks, ETFs, Closed-End Funds, Options, Futures, Currencies, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Global ETF ‘Channels’ taxonomy with category reports and dashboards (Size & Style US/Global, Region & Country, Sector & Industry, Thematic, Fixed Income, Non‑Traditional, Commodities, Crypto). Look‑through analytics on fund holdings for factor/style, sector/industry, country, concentration; portfolio overlap analysis across funds or entire models. Flows & trading dashboards (volumes/ADV); flows noted as T+1 timing in daily updates. Live pricing on platform pages via Polygon.io FMV quotes (real‑time-ish indicative). Screeners for ETFs; watchlists; data exports to Excel/CSV (DIY 50 rows, Advisor Pro 500 rows). Model portfolio creation & back‑testing; private model marketplaces for advisors/strategists.	Unique Stock screener with extensive fundamental/technical/news/ETF filters; Elite unlocks additional customizable filters and views. Elite: real-time stock quotes & charts (free is delayed); includes premarket (4:00–9:30 AM) and after-hours (4:00–8:00 PM). Multi-layout charting with drawing tools, indicators, and automatic pattern recognition; technical studies are saved automatically. ETF analytics with full holdings breakdown (beyond top-10) plus performance & structural metrics, including a treemap composition view. Elite alerts: unlimited email alerts and push notifications for price moves, insider trading, ratings, news, SEC filings; plus portfolio/screener notifications when new stocks match filters. Elite export/API: export screener, portfolios, groups, options chain, and news to Excel; vendor advertises “Finviz APIs” and sample code for Google Sheets/Python/JavaScript (API mechanics not publicly specified on the feature page).
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 ETF Action and FINVIZ both support?

Both platforms cover ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, and Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do ETF Action and FINVIZ require subscriptions?

Both ETF Action and FINVIZ keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access ETF Action and FINVIZ?

Both ETF Action and FINVIZ 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?

ETF Action differentiates itself with Global ETF ‘Channels’ taxonomy with category reports and dashboards (Size & Style US/Global, Region & Country, Sector & Industry, Thematic, Fixed Income, Non‑Traditional, Commodities, Crypto)., Look‑through analytics on fund holdings for factor/style, sector/industry, country, concentration; portfolio overlap analysis across funds or entire models., and Flows & trading dashboards (volumes/ADV); flows noted as T+1 timing in daily updates., whereas FINVIZ stands out for Stock screener with extensive fundamental/technical/news/ETF filters; Elite unlocks additional customizable filters and views., Elite: real-time stock quotes & charts (free is delayed); includes premarket (4:00–9:30 AM) and after-hours (4:00–8:00 PM)., and Multi-layout charting with drawing tools, indicators, and automatic pattern recognition; technical studies are saved automatically..

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