VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Tool Comparison

ETF.com vs PortfoliosLab comparison

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

Quick takeaways

ETF.com adds ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, ETF Holdings, Money Flow, News, IPO, Delisted, Education, Videos, and Newsletters coverage that PortfoliosLab skips.

PortfoliosLab includes Screeners, Backtesting, Correlation, Stock Comparison, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Factor Exposure, Quant, Financials, and APIs & SDKs categories that ETF.com omits.

In depth comparison

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

FreeSubscription

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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PortfoliosLab

portfolioslab.com

Portfolio analytics platform with screeners, optimizers, and backtesting. The free tier includes 10 years of data and basic calculations. Plus extends coverage to 40+ years and 200 calculations per month, while Pro unlocks unlimited calculations, 500 holdings per portfolio, CSV import/export, and screener exports. Enterprise offers an API, data-feed integration, and white-labeling. Broker sync is not supported; CSV imports are recommended.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Portfolio analytics and backtesting with benchmarking, monthly returns, and risk-adjusted ratios such as Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin.
Optimization models include Mean–Variance (MVO), Risk Parity, and Hierarchical Risk Parity (HRP), with the ability to backtest from a chosen optimization date.
Risk analytics cover drawdowns, Value at Risk (VaR), Expected Shortfall (CVaR), and multiple volatility estimators.
Comprehensive stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with sortable columns, filters, and risk-versus-return scatterplots. Screener results export is available on Pro.
Factor analysis tools for Alpha and Beta measurement.

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Where they differ

ETF.com

Distinct strengths include:

ETF Overview ETF Performance ETF Fundamentals ETF Factors ETF Holdings Money Flow News IPO

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.

PortfoliosLab

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Backtesting Correlation Stock Comparison Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)Factor Exposure Quant Financials

Portfolio analytics and backtesting with benchmarking, monthly returns, and risk-adjusted ratios such as Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin.
Optimization models include Mean–Variance (MVO), Risk Parity, and Hierarchical Risk Parity (HRP), with the ability to backtest from a chosen optimization date.
Risk analytics cover drawdowns, Value at Risk (VaR), Expected Shortfall (CVaR), and multiple volatility estimators.
Comprehensive stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with sortable columns, filters, and risk-versus-return scatterplots. Screener results export is available on Pro.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	ETF.com	PortfoliosLab
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Portfolio, Watchlist Unique: ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, ETF Holdings, Money Flow, News, IPO, Delisted, Education, Videos, Newsletters	Shared: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Portfolio, Watchlist Unique: Screeners, Backtesting, Correlation, Stock Comparison, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Factor Exposure, Quant, Financials, APIs & SDKs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	ETFs	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Cryptos
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 Portfolio analytics and backtesting with benchmarking, monthly returns, and risk-adjusted ratios such as Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin. Optimization models include Mean–Variance (MVO), Risk Parity, and Hierarchical Risk Parity (HRP), with the ability to backtest from a chosen optimization date. Risk analytics cover drawdowns, Value at Risk (VaR), Expected Shortfall (CVaR), and multiple volatility estimators. Comprehensive stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with sortable columns, filters, and risk-versus-return scatterplots. Screener results export is available on Pro. Factor analysis tools for Alpha and Beta measurement. Support for both static and transactional portfolios with calendar- or threshold-based rebalancing options.
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 PortfoliosLab both support?

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

Do ETF.com and PortfoliosLab require subscriptions?

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

How can you access ETF.com and PortfoliosLab?

Both ETF.com and PortfoliosLab 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 PortfoliosLab stands out for Portfolio analytics and backtesting with benchmarking, monthly returns, and risk-adjusted ratios such as Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin., Optimization models include Mean–Variance (MVO), Risk Parity, and Hierarchical Risk Parity (HRP), with the ability to backtest from a chosen optimization date., and Risk analytics cover drawdowns, Value at Risk (VaR), Expected Shortfall (CVaR), and multiple volatility estimators..

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