VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

ETF Action vs MarketInOut 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, Data Visualizations, 13F, Data APIs, Blogs, and Videos coverage that MarketInOut skips.

MarketInOut includes Correlation, and APIs & SDKs 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..

MarketInOut is known for: Multi-market stock screener covering 35+ exchanges, with both technical and fundamental criteria. Filters can be applied by exchange, sector, industry, index, or watchlist. Timeframes include hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly, with per-stock Excel exports., Intraday timeframes (5m/15m/30m/1h/4h) are available for IEX, Forex, and Crypto. Extended-hours trading is not supported., and Formula Screener allows custom queries with AND/OR/NOT logic, multi-timeframe conditions, historical/range screening, index and ticker references, and regime filters..

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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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MarketInOut

marketinout.com

Screener and backtesting platform with one-time memberships (6-month, 1-year, or 2-year). A limited free tier is available, but some results and features are gated. Supports near real-time data for U.S. equities, TSX, Forex, and Crypto; other exchanges are delayed by 15 minutes. Intraday periods are available for IEX, Forex, and Crypto only; extended-hours data is not supported. API access for screener data can be requested separately. Discounts are offered for crypto payments.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
One-time

Quick highlights

  • Multi-market stock screener covering 35+ exchanges, with both technical and fundamental criteria. Filters can be applied by exchange, sector, industry, index, or watchlist. Timeframes include hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly, with per-stock Excel exports.
  • Intraday timeframes (5m/15m/30m/1h/4h) are available for IEX, Forex, and Crypto. Extended-hours trading is not supported.
  • Formula Screener allows custom queries with AND/OR/NOT logic, multi-timeframe conditions, historical/range screening, index and ticker references, and regime filters.
  • Email or Telegram alerts for screener matches, with scheduled delivery options. SMS delivery is not guaranteed.
  • Strategy Backtester supports entry/exit rules, stop-loss/take-profit, and position maintenance. Data is survivorship-bias-free (includes delisted stocks).

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

5 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist plus 2 more areas.

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).

MarketInOut

Distinct strengths include:

  • Multi-market stock screener covering 35+ exchanges, with both technical and fundamental criteria. Filters can be applied by exchange, sector, industry, index, or watchlist. Timeframes include hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly, with per-stock Excel exports.
  • Intraday timeframes (5m/15m/30m/1h/4h) are available for IEX, Forex, and Crypto. Extended-hours trading is not supported.
  • Formula Screener allows custom queries with AND/OR/NOT logic, multi-timeframe conditions, historical/range screening, index and ticker references, and regime filters.
  • Email or Telegram alerts for screener matches, with scheduled delivery options. SMS delivery is not guaranteed.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeETF ActionMarketInOut
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, Alerts

Unique: ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, Data Visualizations, 13F, Data APIs, Blogs, Videos

Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, Alerts

Unique: Correlation, APIs & SDKs

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

ETFs, Stocks

Stocks, ETFs, 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

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, One-time

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

  • Multi-market stock screener covering 35+ exchanges, with both technical and fundamental criteria. Filters can be applied by exchange, sector, industry, index, or watchlist. Timeframes include hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly, with per-stock Excel exports.
  • Intraday timeframes (5m/15m/30m/1h/4h) are available for IEX, Forex, and Crypto. Extended-hours trading is not supported.
  • Formula Screener allows custom queries with AND/OR/NOT logic, multi-timeframe conditions, historical/range screening, index and ticker references, and regime filters.
  • Email or Telegram alerts for screener matches, with scheduled delivery options. SMS delivery is not guaranteed.
  • Strategy Backtester supports entry/exit rules, stop-loss/take-profit, and position maintenance. Data is survivorship-bias-free (includes delisted stocks).
  • Portfolio tracker with unlimited portfolios, intra-day last prices, daily P/L, and simple paper-trading views. Positions can be added directly from screener results.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do ETF Action and MarketInOut both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, 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 MarketInOut require subscriptions?

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

How can you access ETF Action and MarketInOut?

Both ETF Action and MarketInOut 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 MarketInOut stands out for Multi-market stock screener covering 35+ exchanges, with both technical and fundamental criteria. Filters can be applied by exchange, sector, industry, index, or watchlist. Timeframes include hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly, with per-stock Excel exports., Intraday timeframes (5m/15m/30m/1h/4h) are available for IEX, Forex, and Crypto. Extended-hours trading is not supported., and Formula Screener allows custom queries with AND/OR/NOT logic, multi-timeframe conditions, historical/range screening, index and ticker references, and regime filters..

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.