ETF Action adds ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, Backtesting, 13F, Data APIs, and Blogs coverage that Stock Rover skips.
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ETF Action vs Stock Rover comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Stock Rover includes ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Correlation, Monte Carlo, News, Calendar, Dividends, Financials, Scores, Valuation Models, Transcripts, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, and Education 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..
Stock Rover is known for: Metrics-rich tables with up to 700+ data points in the Premium Plus plan (275+ / 375+ / 700+ by tier)., Flexible screening: ranked screening, historical screening, and custom equation builders., and Portfolio analytics include correlation matrices, Monte Carlo “future simulations,” rebalancing tools, and trade planning support..
Stock Rover offers mobile access, which ETF Action skips.
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.
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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).
Community votes (overall)
Stock Rover
stockrover.com
A full-featured US and Canada equity, ETF, and mutual fund research suite. Stock Rover shines with its massive metrics library (up to 700 in Premium Plus), flexible screeners, portfolio analytics, fair value and margin of safety models, and detailed Insight panels with fundamentals, analyst ratings, news, and transcripts. It also offers Monte Carlo simulations, rebalancing tools, and downloadable PDF research reports. Broker sync and CSV imports make it easy to keep portfolios up to date, while exports to Excel or charts let you take analysis anywhere.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Metrics-rich tables with up to 700+ data points in the Premium Plus plan (275+ / 375+ / 700+ by tier).
- Flexible screening: ranked screening, historical screening, and custom equation builders.
- Portfolio analytics include correlation matrices, Monte Carlo “future simulations,” rebalancing tools, and trade planning support.
- Insight Panel combines fundamentals, analyst recommendations, news, and full earnings transcripts in one view.
- Fair Value and Margin of Safety models, alongside quantitative scores for value, growth, quality, sentiment, and more.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
8 overlapsMutual strengths include ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, and Screeners plus 5 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).
Stock Rover
Distinct strengths include:
- Metrics-rich tables with up to 700+ data points in the Premium Plus plan (275+ / 375+ / 700+ by tier).
- Flexible screening: ranked screening, historical screening, and custom equation builders.
- Portfolio analytics include correlation matrices, Monte Carlo “future simulations,” rebalancing tools, and trade planning support.
- Insight Panel combines fundamentals, analyst recommendations, news, and full earnings transcripts in one view.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | ETF Action | Stock Rover |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Videos Unique: ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, Backtesting, 13F, Data APIs, Blogs | Shared: ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Videos Unique: ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Correlation, Monte Carlo, News, Calendar, Dividends, Financials, Scores, Valuation Models, Transcripts, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Education |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | ETFs, Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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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 Stock Rover both support?
Both platforms cover ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, and Videos workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do ETF Action and Stock Rover require subscriptions?
Both ETF Action and Stock Rover keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Stock Rover ships a dedicated mobile experience, while ETF Action focuses on web or desktop access.
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 Stock Rover stands out for Metrics-rich tables with up to 700+ data points in the Premium Plus plan (275+ / 375+ / 700+ by tier)., Flexible screening: ranked screening, historical screening, and custom equation builders., and Portfolio analytics include correlation matrices, Monte Carlo “future simulations,” rebalancing tools, and trade planning support..
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