ETF Action vs YCharts comparison

ETF Action focuses on ETF Overview, ETF Performance, and ETF Holdings while YCharts specializes in Screeners, Stock Comparison, and ETF Comparison. They overlap in 7 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

ETF Action offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while YCharts requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with ETF Action and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

ETF Action is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

ETF Action provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. YCharts doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Choose ETF Action if you need Global ETF ‘Channels’ taxonomy with category reports and dashboards (Size & Style US/Global, Region & Country, Sector & Industry, Thematic, Fixed Income, Non‑Traditional, Commodities, Crypto)., and Look‑through analytics on fund holdings for factor/style, sector/industry, country, concentration; portfolio overlap analysis across funds or entire models.. Go with YCharts if Annual subscription tiers (Analyst / Presenter / Professional). Professional includes everything in Analyst+Presenter plus Portfolio Optimizer, AI Chat, Transition Tax Analysis, Interactive Analysis, Scenarios, Excel Add-in & integration support, and compliance controls; prices reflect annual commitment., and Fundamental charting workflow for financial metrics, plus scatter plot and technical charting (support docs mention 30+ technical indicators and 28,000+ equities/indices). better fits how you invest.

Both cover ETFs, and Stocks. YCharts adds coverage for Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Bonds, and Cryptos.

ETF Action offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. YCharts uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (Excel, CSV, and PDF). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Both ETF Action and YCharts include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.