ETF Action adds ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, Data Visualizations, 13F, and Data APIs coverage that Tickeron skips.
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Tool Comparison
ETF Action vs Tickeron comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Tickeron includes Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Auto-Trading & Bots, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Calendar, Education, and Courses & Certs categories that ETF Action omits.
Tickeron offers mobile access, which ETF Action skips.
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.
Categories
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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Tickeron
tickeron.com
AI-driven trading and investing platform featuring AI screeners, trend/pattern tools, AI trading bots/agents, alerts, and paper trading. Pricing is sold as a free Member plan plus paid tiers (Beginner/Swing Trader/Day Trader/Expert) with a stated 14-day free trial; the Expert monthly price was not visible on the pricing page at access time. Some functionality is explicitly described as "after subscribing" (e.g., AI Robots notifications/autopilot).
Categories
Platforms
WebMobileAPI
Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- AI Trading Agents/Bots for Stocks, ETFs, Crypto and Forex; includes Signal Agents, Virtual Agents, and Brokerage Agents (and a "Your Brokerage" connection marked "Coming soon").
- AI Robots workflow: after subscribing you can "Follow" robots to view open trades, enable notifications, and enable "Autopilot" to automatically copy trades to your Paper Trades account.
- Paper trading ("Paper Trades") for testing ideas risk-free; described as available for ~4,000 stocks, ~1,000 ETFs, ~30,000 mutual funds, ~500 cryptocurrencies and ~100 forex pairs.
- AI Screener generates buy/sell suggestions across stocks/ETFs/mutual funds/crypto/forex; includes "Time Machine" for testing filters/strategies against historical data, and mentions premium gating (e.g., default limit of five tickers; Group Trends/Scorecard gated via credits).
- Real Time Patterns (RTP) scans thousands of instruments every minute and supports multiple time frames (e.g., 5m/15m/30m/1h/1d); outputs target prices, breakout prices and confidence/statistics; advertised as a 14-day free trial then $20/month.
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Where they differ
ETF Action
Distinct strengths include:
ETF OverviewETF PerformanceETF HoldingsETF FundamentalsETF ValuationETF FactorsETF OverlapData Visualizations
- 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).
Tickeron
Distinct strengths include:
Stock IdeasStock ComparisonAuto-Trading & BotsCopy/Social TradingPaper TradingCalendarEducationCourses & Certs
- AI Trading Agents/Bots for Stocks, ETFs, Crypto and Forex; includes Signal Agents, Virtual Agents, and Brokerage Agents (and a "Your Brokerage" connection marked "Coming soon").
- AI Robots workflow: after subscribing you can "Follow" robots to view open trades, enable notifications, and enable "Autopilot" to automatically copy trades to your Paper Trades account.
- Paper trading ("Paper Trades") for testing ideas risk-free; described as available for ~4,000 stocks, ~1,000 ETFs, ~30,000 mutual funds, ~500 cryptocurrencies and ~100 forex pairs.
- AI Screener generates buy/sell suggestions across stocks/ETFs/mutual funds/crypto/forex; includes "Time Machine" for testing filters/strategies against historical data, and mentions premium gating (e.g., default limit of five tickers; Group Trends/Scorecard gated via credits).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | ETF Action | Tickeron |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, Alerts, Blogs, Videos Unique: ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, Data Visualizations, 13F, Data APIs | Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, Alerts, Blogs, Videos Unique: Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Auto-Trading & Bots, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Calendar, Education, Courses & Certs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | ETFs, Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Cryptos, Currencies |
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, API |
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 | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do ETF Action and Tickeron both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, Alerts, Blogs, and Videos workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do ETF Action and Tickeron require subscriptions?
Both ETF Action and Tickeron keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Tickeron 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 Tickeron stands out for AI Trading Agents/Bots for Stocks, ETFs, Crypto and Forex; includes Signal Agents, Virtual Agents, and Brokerage Agents (and a "Your Brokerage" connection marked "Coming soon")., AI Robots workflow: after subscribing you can "Follow" robots to view open trades, enable notifications, and enable "Autopilot" to automatically copy trades to your Paper Trades account., and Paper trading ("Paper Trades") for testing ideas risk-free; described as available for ~4,000 stocks, ~1,000 ETFs, ~30,000 mutual funds, ~500 cryptocurrencies and ~100 forex pairs..
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