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.
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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
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..
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.
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Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
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.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
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’.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
5 overlapsMutual 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
Attribute | ETF.com | HedgeFollow |
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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
| Unique
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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.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..
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