ETF Action adds ETF Holdings, ETF Valuation, ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, 13F, and Data APIs coverage that TradingView skips.
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Tool Comparison
ETF Action vs TradingView comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
TradingView includes ETF Screeners, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, News, Calendar, Yield Curves, Housing & Construction, Inflation Rates, Financials, Valuation Models, Dividends, On-chain Analytics, DEX / DeFi, APIs & SDKs, Webhooks, Broker Connectors, Education, and Forums categories that ETF Action omits.
TradingView 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.
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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)
TradingView
tradingview.com
Multi‑asset charting, screening, portfolio tracking, options analytics, and social trading platform with connected brokers and a large retail trader community. Higher limits on server‑side alerts, historical data, charts per tab, portfolios, and other advanced tools (including options analytics and yield‑curve dashboards) are available on paid tiers, while core charting, screeners, and limited alerts remain available on the free Basic plan. Founded in 2011 and generally reported as US‑based (per public company profiles, not an official self‑description).
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Advanced multi‑asset charting with 20+ chart types, minute‑ and second‑level history, 400+ built‑in indicators, 100K+ community indicators, and 110+ smart drawing tools across web, desktop, and mobile.
- Comprehensive technical toolset including volume profile and footprint, candlestick pattern recognition, auto chart patterns, Seasonals, and intraday charts based on custom spread formulas.
- Cloud‑based alerts for prices, indicators, strategies, drawings, and watchlists, with multi‑condition logic, second‑based triggers, and delivery via browser pop‑ups, email, TradingView apps, and webhooks.
- Global multi‑asset screeners (stocks, ETFs, bonds, crypto coins, CEX and DEX pairs) with 400+ filter fields, multiple timeframes, auto‑refresh, and data export for external analysis.
- Deep fundamental and macro coverage including 100+ fundamental metrics, financial statements, valuation ratios, global economic data for 80+ countries, earnings and dividends calendars, and yield‑curve visualizations.
Community votes (overall)
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).
TradingView
Distinct strengths include:
- Advanced multi‑asset charting with 20+ chart types, minute‑ and second‑level history, 400+ built‑in indicators, 100K+ community indicators, and 110+ smart drawing tools across web, desktop, and mobile.
- Comprehensive technical toolset including volume profile and footprint, candlestick pattern recognition, auto chart patterns, Seasonals, and intraday charts based on custom spread formulas.
- Cloud‑based alerts for prices, indicators, strategies, drawings, and watchlists, with multi‑condition logic, second‑based triggers, and delivery via browser pop‑ups, email, TradingView apps, and webhooks.
- Global multi‑asset screeners (stocks, ETFs, bonds, crypto coins, CEX and DEX pairs) with 400+ filter fields, multiple timeframes, auto‑refresh, and data export for external analysis.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | ETF Action | TradingView |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, Alerts, Blogs, Videos Unique: ETF Holdings, ETF Valuation, ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, 13F, Data APIs | Shared: ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, Alerts, Blogs, Videos Unique: ETF Screeners, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, News, Calendar, Yield Curves, Housing & Construction, Inflation Rates, Financials, Valuation Models, Dividends, On-chain Analytics, DEX / DeFi, APIs & SDKs, Webhooks, Broker Connectors, Education, Forums |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | ETFs, Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Futures, Options, 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, Desktop |
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 TradingView both support?
Both platforms cover ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, Screeners, Data Visualizations, 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 TradingView require subscriptions?
Both ETF Action and TradingView keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
TradingView 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 TradingView stands out for Advanced multi‑asset charting with 20+ chart types, minute‑ and second‑level history, 400+ built‑in indicators, 100K+ community indicators, and 110+ smart drawing tools across web, desktop, and mobile., Comprehensive technical toolset including volume profile and footprint, candlestick pattern recognition, auto chart patterns, Seasonals, and intraday charts based on custom spread formulas., and Cloud‑based alerts for prices, indicators, strategies, drawings, and watchlists, with multi‑condition logic, second‑based triggers, and delivery via browser pop‑ups, email, TradingView apps, and webhooks..
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