VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Tool Comparison

ETF Action vs Options Profit Calculator 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, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, 13F, Data APIs, Alerts, Blogs, and Videos coverage that Options Profit Calculator skips.

Options Profit Calculator includes Options P&L, and Options & Derivatives 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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Options Profit Calculator

optionsprofitcalculator.com

Free web-based toolkit for visualizing options strategies and profit/loss scenarios. Quotes are delayed 15–30 minutes. A paid membership adds advanced calculators, a backtester with 20+ years of data, and an ad-free experience. Real-time data is listed as “coming soon.”

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Strategy calculators for basic, spread, and advanced option structures, including multi-leg setups (2–8 legs).
ROI tables show profit/loss across both price and time, with line charts that can include stock performance comparisons.
Option Finder scans liquid contracts and suggests optimal calls, puts, or spreads by target price/date, using implied volatility derived from mid/last prices.
Pricing based on Black–Scholes, with IV computed from option and underlying prices. Quotes delayed ~15–30 minutes; daily estimates use market-open snapshots.
Probability of Profit (PoP) uses a normative distribution based on 30-day IV rather than delta.

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Where they differ

ETF Action

Distinct strengths include:

ETF Overview ETF Performance ETF Holdings ETF Fundamentals ETF Valuation ETF Factors ETF Overlap Screeners

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).

Options Profit Calculator

Distinct strengths include:

Options P&L Options & Derivatives

Strategy calculators for basic, spread, and advanced option structures, including multi-leg setups (2–8 legs).
ROI tables show profit/loss across both price and time, with line charts that can include stock performance comparisons.
Option Finder scans liquid contracts and suggests optimal calls, puts, or spreads by target price/date, using implied volatility derived from mid/last prices.
Pricing based on Black–Scholes, with IV computed from option and underlying prices. Quotes delayed ~15–30 minutes; daily estimates use market-open snapshots.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	ETF Action	Options Profit Calculator
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Backtesting Unique: ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, 13F, Data APIs, Alerts, Blogs, Videos	Shared: Backtesting Unique: Options P&L, Options & Derivatives
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	ETFs, Stocks	Options
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 Strategy calculators for basic, spread, and advanced option structures, including multi-leg setups (2–8 legs). ROI tables show profit/loss across both price and time, with line charts that can include stock performance comparisons. Option Finder scans liquid contracts and suggests optimal calls, puts, or spreads by target price/date, using implied volatility derived from mid/last prices. Pricing based on Black–Scholes, with IV computed from option and underlying prices. Quotes delayed ~15–30 minutes; daily estimates use market-open snapshots. Probability of Profit (PoP) uses a normative distribution based on 30-day IV rather than delta. Support for Canadian markets via the Montréal Exchange (append “.to” to tickers).
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do ETF Action and Options Profit Calculator both support?

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

Do ETF Action and Options Profit Calculator require subscriptions?

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

How can you access ETF Action and Options Profit Calculator?

Both ETF Action and Options Profit Calculator 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 Options Profit Calculator stands out for Strategy calculators for basic, spread, and advanced option structures, including multi-leg setups (2–8 legs)., ROI tables show profit/loss across both price and time, with line charts that can include stock performance comparisons., and Option Finder scans liquid contracts and suggests optimal calls, puts, or spreads by target price/date, using implied volatility derived from mid/last prices..

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