ETF Action vs OptionCharts comparison

ETF Action focuses on ETF Overview, ETF Performance, and ETF Holdings while OptionCharts specializes in Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, and Watchlist. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Good news—both ETF Action and OptionCharts offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

ETF Action provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. OptionCharts doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Choose ETF Action if you need Global ETF ‘Channels’ taxonomy with category reports and dashboards (Size & Style US/Global, Region & Country, Sector & Industry, Thematic, Fixed Income, Non‑Traditional, Commodities, Crypto)., and Look‑through analytics on fund holdings for factor/style, sector/industry, country, concentration; portfolio overlap analysis across funds or entire models.. Go with OptionCharts if Interactive Option Strategy Profit & Loss chart with multi‑leg templates (e.g., covered call, verticals, iron condor, calendar)., and Per‑ticker chart library: volume, open interest, greeks (Δ, Γ, Θ, ν), implied vol skew, max pain, expected move, probability distribution. better fits how you invest.

Both cover ETFs, and Stocks. OptionCharts adds coverage for Options.

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (CSV). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Both ETF Action and OptionCharts include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

ETF Action offers portfolio tracking features. OptionCharts is more focused on research and analysis.