ETF Central adds ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Money Flow, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Watchlist, News, Education, and Courses & Certs coverage that RetailRoadshow skips.
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Tool Comparison
ETF Central vs RetailRoadshow comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
RetailRoadshow includes IPO, and Secondary Offerings categories that ETF Central omits.
In depth comparison
ETF Central
etfcentral.com
Free, NYSE‑partnered portal by Trackinsight for U.S. ETFs (~3,000). Features include a taxonomy‑driven ETF screener, side‑by‑side comparison (performance/liquidity/risk/exposure/holdings), ‘Segments on the move’ (flows & performance), a personal Watchlist with one‑click Excel export, timely news (incl. VettaFi bylines), the ETF U education library, podcasts, and a path to the ETF Institute (CETF). No public API or trading/execution.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- ETF Screener with Trackinsight’s Thematic Taxonomy presets and filters.
- Compare ETFs side‑by‑side across performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings.
- Segments dashboard showing movers by performance and fund flows with time toggles.
- Watchlist: track up to 100 ETFs, customize 27 columns, and export to Excel.
- Latest ETF news stream (includes VettaFi authors), plus a dedicated Podcasts page.
Community votes (overall)
RetailRoadshow
retailroadshow.com
SEC‑compliant portal for viewing ‘retail’ electronic roadshows—video presentations from issuer executives during registered offerings (primarily IPOs; can include other registered follow‑ons). Hosted and operated by NetRoadshow; access typically requires a simple registration and occasionally an entry code supplied by the bank. Prospectus materials are linked alongside the presentation.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- US SEC‑compliant electronic roadshow platform purpose‑built for individual investors seeking information about registered public offerings.
- Streams recorded ‘retail’ versions of roadshow presentations from issuing companies’ management teams.
- Listing hub of live/active presentations; availability varies over time (periodically none active).
- Simple registration flow to view a specific presentation; some deals may require an entry code distributed by the syndicate.
- Prospectus for the offering is accessible on the presentation page and may be printed.
Community votes (overall)
Where they differ
ETF Central
Distinct strengths include:
- ETF Screener with Trackinsight’s Thematic Taxonomy presets and filters.
- Compare ETFs side‑by‑side across performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings.
- Segments dashboard showing movers by performance and fund flows with time toggles.
- Watchlist: track up to 100 ETFs, customize 27 columns, and export to Excel.
RetailRoadshow
Distinct strengths include:
- US SEC‑compliant electronic roadshow platform purpose‑built for individual investors seeking information about registered public offerings.
- Streams recorded ‘retail’ versions of roadshow presentations from issuing companies’ management teams.
- Listing hub of live/active presentations; availability varies over time (periodically none active).
- Simple registration flow to view a specific presentation; some deals may require an entry code distributed by the syndicate.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | ETF Central | RetailRoadshow |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Videos Unique: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Money Flow, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Watchlist, News, Education, Courses & Certs | Shared: Videos Unique: IPO, Secondary Offerings |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | ETFs | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free |
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 Central and RetailRoadshow both support?
Both platforms cover Videos workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do ETF Central and RetailRoadshow require subscriptions?
Both ETF Central and RetailRoadshow keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access ETF Central and RetailRoadshow?
Both ETF Central and RetailRoadshow 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 Central differentiates itself with ETF Screener with Trackinsight’s Thematic Taxonomy presets and filters., Compare ETFs side‑by‑side across performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings., and Segments dashboard showing movers by performance and fund flows with time toggles., whereas RetailRoadshow stands out for US SEC‑compliant electronic roadshow platform purpose‑built for individual investors seeking information about registered public offerings., Streams recorded ‘retail’ versions of roadshow presentations from issuing companies’ management teams., and Listing hub of live/active presentations; availability varies over time (periodically none active)..
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