★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
ETF.com vs RetailRoadshow
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ETF.com
Free • From $6/mo · Web
- You care about ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and ETF analysis, things RetailRoadshow doesn't offer
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RetailRoadshow
Free · Web
- Go this way if it's completely free.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
ETF.com and RetailRoadshow cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, IPO, corporate actions & special situations, and videos), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. ETF.com simply does more: 13 categories to RetailRoadshow's 3, including ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and ETF analysis. RetailRoadshow counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Broader coverage
- ETF.com13 vs 3 categories
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $6/mo | Free |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 13 | 3 |
Regions | North America | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder | — |
Security | — | 3 signals: SOC2, Data residency: US and EU +1 more |
| Try it | Visit ETF.com | Visit RetailRoadshow |
Where each one shines
What ETF.com and RetailRoadshow each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What ETF.com and RetailRoadshow each do best.What ETF.com does best
- Screening for more than 4,300 U.S.-listed ETFs with FactSet-powered data, total-return fields, filters, and saved screens.
- Comparison tools for ETFs side by side across costs, performance, portfolio composition, factor exposure, and ESG metrics.
- The Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows by ticker and time period.
- Search tools across ETF holdings by stock ticker to see which funds have meaningful exposure to a company.
- ETF Pulse to spot funds with notable flow and performance activity.
What RetailRoadshow does best
- Monitoring for retail electronic roadshow presentations from issuer management teams for available registered public offerings.
- RetailRoadshow supports IPO and follow-on offering research when official roadshow video adds context beyond the prospectus.
- Access to the active presentation hub to see which public offering roadshows are currently available.
- Register to view a specific presentation when viewer access is open.
- Deal-specific entry codes or secure links when the underwriting syndicate requires restricted access.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ETF.com and RetailRoadshow, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ETF.com and RetailRoadshow, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | ETFs | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | North America |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Export formats | Not specified | PDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | SOC2Data residency: US and EUSSO: SAML |
Capability signals | Universe builder | Not specified |
Vendor & support | ETF.comCountry: USSupport: Email | NetRoadshow, Inc.Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 3/5 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Free (Account)” | Free“Viewer Access” |
| Entry paid plan | $6/mo“Content+” | — |
| Top plan | $15/mo“All Access” | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between ETF.com and RetailRoadshow?
ETF.com leans toward ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and ETF analysis, while RetailRoadshow puts more weight on IPO, corporate actions & special situations, and videos. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do ETF.com and RetailRoadshow cost?
Good news: both ETF.com and RetailRoadshow have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose ETF.com or RetailRoadshow?
It depends on what you're after. Pick ETF.com if ETF screeners and ETF comparison matter to you; go with RetailRoadshow if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do ETF.com and RetailRoadshow cover?
ETF.com covers ETFs. RetailRoadshow covers stocks.
Which has a better stock screener: ETF.com or RetailRoadshow?
ETF.com has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; RetailRoadshow doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with ETF.com or RetailRoadshow?
ETF.com handles portfolio tracking. RetailRoadshow is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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