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Sunday, October 19, 2025

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ETF Action vs Tickertape comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

ETF Action adds ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, Data Visualizations, Backtesting, 13F, Data APIs, and Videos coverage that Tickertape skips.

Tickertape includes News, Dividends, Splits, Financials, Scores, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Market Sentiment, Insider Data, and Broker Connectors 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..

Tickertape is known for: Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit., and End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day..

Tickertape 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.

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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Tickertape

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India-focused research and portfolio platform for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs. It offers end-of-day screening data, linked broker integration for unified portfolios and trading, and event-driven alerts. Free accounts provide core features, while Pro unlocks unlimited custom filters, CSV exports, advanced alerts, and access to historical Market Mood Index data and index constituents.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs.
Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit.
End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day.
Broker integration with leading platforms such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, and more, enabling portfolio sync and in-app trading.
Alerts on markets, watchlists, and portfolios, with advanced alerting features available on Pro.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

7 overlaps

Mutual strengths include ETF Overview, ETF Performance, and Screeners plus 4 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).

Tickertape

Distinct strengths include:

Analyst Recommendations

Analyst Price Targets

Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs.
Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit.
End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day.
Broker integration with leading platforms such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, and more, enabling portfolio sync and in-app trading.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	ETF Action	Tickertape
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: ETF Overview, ETF Performance, Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Blogs Unique: ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, Data Visualizations, Backtesting, 13F, Data APIs, Videos	Shared: ETF Overview, ETF Performance, Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Blogs Unique: News, Dividends, Splits, Financials, Scores, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Market Sentiment, Insider Data, Broker Connectors
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	ETFs, Stocks	Stocks, Mutual Funds, ETFs, 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, Mobile
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 Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs. Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit. End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day. Broker integration with leading platforms such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, and more, enabling portfolio sync and in-app trading. Alerts on markets, watchlists, and portfolios, with advanced alerting features available on Pro. Analyst coverage including price targets, ratings, and forecasts for revenue and earnings.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do ETF Action and Tickertape both support?

Both platforms cover ETF Overview, ETF Performance, Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, and Blogs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do ETF Action and Tickertape require subscriptions?

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

Which tool has mobile access?

Tickertape 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 Tickertape stands out for Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit., and End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day..

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