VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★
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Saturday, September 27, 2025
Investors comparing ETF Central and Trackinsight will find that Both ETF Central and Trackinsight concentrate on ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, and Data Visualizations workflows, making them natural alternatives for similar investment research jobs. ETF Central leans into Money Flow, Watchlist, and News, which can be decisive for teams that need depth over breadth. Trackinsight stands out with ETF Factors, Portfolio, and Data APIs 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 Central vs Trackinsight
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
- ETF Central adds Money Flow, Watchlist, News, Education, Videos, and Courses & Certs coverage that Trackinsight skips.
- Trackinsight includes ETF Factors, Portfolio, Data APIs, and Blogs categories that ETF Central omits.
- ETF Central highlights: 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..
- 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 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.
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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.
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 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.
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 Central | Trackinsight |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals Unique: Money Flow, Watchlist, News, Education, Videos, Courses & Certs | Shared: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals Unique: ETF Factors, Portfolio, Data APIs, Blogs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | ETFs | ETFs |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | 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 Central and Trackinsight both support?
Both platforms cover ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, and ETF Fundamentals workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do ETF Central and Trackinsight require subscriptions?
Both ETF Central and Trackinsight keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access ETF Central and Trackinsight?
Both ETF Central 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 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 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.