VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Head-to-head

ETF Action vs FX Replay comparison

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

Quick takeaways

ETF Action adds ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, 13F, Data APIs, Alerts, Blogs, and Videos coverage that FX Replay skips.

FX Replay includes Paper Trading, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Monte Carlo, and Calendar categories that ETF Action omits.

ETF Action 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., and Flows & trading dashboards (volumes/ADV); flows noted as T+1 timing in daily updates..

FX Replay is known for: Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols., Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures., and Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery)..

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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

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

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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FX Replay

fxreplay.com

Browser-based replay & manual backtesting platform for FX, futures (incl. CME), crypto, and commodities. Distinctives include seconds-level data on select markets, multi-chart layouts (up to 16), multi‑asset sessions (up to 5 instruments), analytics with Monte Carlo & RR simulators, a journal/checklists, and an economic calendar (plan-limited country coverage). Paid plans include a 5‑day free trial.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols.
  • Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures.
  • Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery).
  • MultiPair sessions (backtest up to 5 assets simultaneously).
  • MultiChart layouts (up to 16 charts).

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

2 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Data Visualizations, and Backtesting.

Where they differ

ETF Action

Distinct strengths include:

  • 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).

FX Replay

Distinct strengths include:

  • Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols.
  • Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures.
  • Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery).
  • MultiPair sessions (backtest up to 5 assets simultaneously).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeETF ActionFX Replay
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Data Visualizations, Backtesting

Unique: ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, 13F, Data APIs, Alerts, Blogs, Videos

Shared: Data Visualizations, Backtesting

Unique: Paper Trading, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Monte Carlo, Calendar

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

ETFs, Stocks

Currencies, Futures, Commodities, 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

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

  • Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols.
  • Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures.
  • Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery).
  • MultiPair sessions (backtest up to 5 assets simultaneously).
  • MultiChart layouts (up to 16 charts).
  • Analytics: drawdown analytics, strategy analytics, and dashboards.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do ETF Action and FX Replay both support?

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

Do ETF Action and FX Replay require subscriptions?

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

How can you access ETF Action and FX Replay?

Both ETF Action and FX Replay 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 FX Replay stands out for Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols., Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures., and Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery)..

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.