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Saturday, September 27, 2025
Investors comparing ETF Action and Trackinsight will find that Both ETF Action and Trackinsight concentrate on ETF Overview, ETF Performance, and ETF Holdings workflows, making them natural alternatives for similar investment research jobs. ETF Action leans into ETF Valuation, ETF Overlap, and Screeners, which can be decisive for teams that need depth over breadth. Trackinsight stands out with ETF Screeners, and ETF Comparison that the competition lacks. Use the feature-by-feature table to inspect unique capabilities and confirm which roadmap best maps to your process.
Head-to-head
ETF Action vs Trackinsight
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
- ETF Action adds ETF Valuation, ETF Overlap, Screeners, Watchlist, Backtesting, 13F, Alerts, and Videos coverage that Trackinsight skips.
- Trackinsight includes ETF Screeners, and ETF Comparison 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..
- Trackinsight is known for: Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs., Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with **Export to Excel** from the compare pages., and Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and **export to Excel**; plan limits vary by tier..
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).
Trackinsight
trackinsight.com
Global ETF research platform with a 12k+ ETF database and daily updates. Core workflows: screen by theme/ESG/exposure/benchmark; compare up to 5 ETFs side‑by‑side (Excel export); manage sharable ‘Lists’; and (Premium) Portfolio Insights with advanced analytics & Excel export. Data/API options include an enterprise ‘Data Services’ offering and Nasdaq Data Link databases (REST/CSV/JSON). Identifiers shown on fund pages include ISIN and CUSIP. Trackinsight became majority‑owned by Kepler Cheuvreux in Sep 2024.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs.
- Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with **Export to Excel** from the compare pages.
- Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and **export to Excel**; plan limits vary by tier.
- Portfolio Insights (Premium): portfolio analytics across more fund data, customization, and **Excel export**.
- ESG Observatory & education: ESG pages and editorial explain ratings and enable ESG‑specific filters.
Shared focus areas
Both platforms align on these research themes, so you can stay within one workflow when your use case involves them.
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).
Trackinsight
Distinct strengths include:
- Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs.
- Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with **Export to Excel** from the compare pages.
- Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and **export to Excel**; plan limits vary by tier.
- Portfolio Insights (Premium): portfolio analytics across more fund data, customization, and **Excel export**.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | ETF Action | Trackinsight |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Data APIs, Blogs Unique: ETF Valuation, ETF Overlap, Screeners, Watchlist, Backtesting, 13F, Alerts, Videos | Shared: ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Data APIs, Blogs Unique: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | ETFs, Stocks | ETFs |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
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 Trackinsight both support?
Both platforms cover ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Data APIs, and Blogs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do ETF Action and Trackinsight require subscriptions?
Both ETF Action and Trackinsight keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access ETF Action and Trackinsight?
Both ETF Action and Trackinsight 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 Trackinsight stands out for Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs., Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with **Export to Excel** from the compare pages., and Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and **export to Excel**; plan limits vary by tier..
Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.