VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
ETF Action vs TradingView comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
TradingView
tradingview.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover ETF Overview, ETF Performance, and ETF Fundamentals and 8 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: ETF Action has 6 categories you won't get in TradingView; TradingView has 20 unique categories.
- Platforms: ETF Action runs on Web, API; TradingView runs on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
Category leaders
- Screeners: TradingView leads (+3 vs 0 net votes for ETF Action).
- Portfolio: TradingView leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for ETF Action).
- Watchlist: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- News: TradingView is tagged for this workflow; ETF Action has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | ETF Action | TradingView |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
ETF Action strengths
Categories covered by ETF Action but not TradingView.
TradingView strengths
Categories covered by TradingView but not ETF Action.
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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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.