VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Head-to-head

ETF.com vs HedgeFollow comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

ETF.com adds ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, ETF Holdings, News, IPO, Delisted, Videos, and Newsletters coverage that HedgeFollow skips.

HedgeFollow includes 13F, 13D/13G, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Investor Holdings, Splits, and Valuation Models categories that ETF.com omits.

ETF.com highlights: ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account., ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics., and Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period..

HedgeFollow is known for: Coverage scale: “10,000+ funds and 100K+ insiders.”, Insider Trading Tracker refreshed every ~5 minutes with filters for role, value, and recency., and Hedge Fund Tracker stream for 13F/13D/13G/Form 4 with time‑window and size filters; explains the 45‑day 13F lag..

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ETF.com

etf.com

ETF.com is a web-based research suite for exchange-traded funds. A free account lets you save screeners and create up to five watchlists. Paid subscriptions unlock more: Content+ gives access to editorial content, while All Access provides unlimited use of tools, data, and saved screens.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account.
  • ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics.
  • Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period.
  • Holdings search tool: enter a stock to see which ETFs have meaningful exposure to it.
  • ETF Pulse highlights trending funds based on flows and performance indicators.

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HedgeFollow

hedgefollow.com

Tracks hedge fund and insider activity from SEC filings (13F/13D/13G/Form 4). Includes a fast insider‑trading tracker (updated ~every 5 minutes), a hedge‑fund trade feed, fund pages with holdings & options reported via 13F, stock pages with ownership/money‑flow charts, ETF activity aggregates (e.g., Bitcoin ETFs), and portfolio tools (builder/balancer) plus a stock screener that blends institutional, insider, and basic technical filters. 13F data has the regulatory ~45‑day reporting lag; no public API or broker sync is advertised.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Coverage scale: “10,000+ funds and 100K+ insiders.”
  • Insider Trading Tracker refreshed every ~5 minutes with filters for role, value, and recency.
  • Hedge Fund Tracker stream for 13F/13D/13G/Form 4 with time‑window and size filters; explains the 45‑day 13F lag.
  • Fund pages: AUM, holdings heatmaps, largest trades, performance history; option holdings when reported on 13F.
  • Stock pages: biggest buyers/sellers, ownership trends, buy‑price bands, money‑flow chart, and ‘Option Holders’.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

5 overlaps

Mutual strengths include ETF Overview, Money Flow, and Portfolio plus 2 more areas.

Where they differ

ETF.com

Distinct strengths include:

  • ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account.
  • ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics.
  • Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period.
  • Holdings search tool: enter a stock to see which ETFs have meaningful exposure to it.

HedgeFollow

Distinct strengths include:

  • Coverage scale: “10,000+ funds and 100K+ insiders.”
  • Insider Trading Tracker refreshed every ~5 minutes with filters for role, value, and recency.
  • Hedge Fund Tracker stream for 13F/13D/13G/Form 4 with time‑window and size filters; explains the 45‑day 13F lag.
  • Fund pages: AUM, holdings heatmaps, largest trades, performance history; option holdings when reported on 13F.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeETF.comHedgeFollow
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: ETF Overview, Money Flow, Portfolio, Watchlist, Education

Unique: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, ETF Holdings, News, IPO, Delisted, Videos, Newsletters

Shared: ETF Overview, Money Flow, Portfolio, Watchlist, Education

Unique: 13F, 13D/13G, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Investor Holdings, Splits, Valuation Models

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

ETFs

Stocks, ETFs, Options

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, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account.
  • ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics.
  • Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period.
  • Holdings search tool: enter a stock to see which ETFs have meaningful exposure to it.
  • ETF Pulse highlights trending funds based on flows and performance indicators.
  • Portfolio Builder to create and track model ETF portfolios, integrating tickers from the screener or compare views.

Unique

  • Coverage scale: “10,000+ funds and 100K+ insiders.”
  • Insider Trading Tracker refreshed every ~5 minutes with filters for role, value, and recency.
  • Hedge Fund Tracker stream for 13F/13D/13G/Form 4 with time‑window and size filters; explains the 45‑day 13F lag.
  • Fund pages: AUM, holdings heatmaps, largest trades, performance history; option holdings when reported on 13F.
  • Stock pages: biggest buyers/sellers, ownership trends, buy‑price bands, money‑flow chart, and ‘Option Holders’.
  • Lists: Top 100 hedge‑fund stocks; Largest Hedge Fund Buys/Sells; Largest Insider Buys/Sells.
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Featured inside curated shortlists

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do ETF.com and HedgeFollow both support?

Both platforms cover ETF Overview, Money Flow, Portfolio, Watchlist, and Education workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do ETF.com and HedgeFollow require subscriptions?

Both ETF.com and HedgeFollow keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access ETF.com and HedgeFollow?

Both ETF.com and HedgeFollow 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.com differentiates itself with ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account., ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics., and Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period., whereas HedgeFollow stands out for Coverage scale: “10,000+ funds and 100K+ insiders.”, Insider Trading Tracker refreshed every ~5 minutes with filters for role, value, and recency., and Hedge Fund Tracker stream for 13F/13D/13G/Form 4 with time‑window and size filters; explains the 45‑day 13F lag..

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.