VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

ETF.com vs Zacks (Zacks.com) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

ETF.com adds ETF Comparison, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Money Flow, IPO, Delisted, Education, Videos, and Newsletters coverage that Zacks (Zacks.com) skips.

Zacks (Zacks.com) includes Screeners, Calendar, Alerts, Scores, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, and Transcripts 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..

Zacks (Zacks.com) is known for: Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages., Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors., and Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters..

Zacks (Zacks.com) offers mobile access, which ETF.com skips.

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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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Zacks (Zacks.com)

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Hands-on review

Equity and fund research platform best known for the Zacks Rank system, Style Scores, and detailed earnings analysis. Free users get access to basic screeners and research pages, while Premium unlocks the full #1 Rank list, Equity Research Reports, and 45+ premium screens. The Earnings ESP filter is exclusive to Premium, and Zacks Ultimate bundles all of the firm’s private portfolios. The mobile app includes subscriber alerts and real-time ECN quotes.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages.
  • Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors.
  • Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters.
  • Per-ticker pages with analyst forecasts, price targets, and earnings estimates.
  • Unique Price-Consensus-EPS Surprise charts that map historical estimate accuracy and surprises.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

7 overlaps

Mutual strengths include ETF Screeners, ETF Overview, and ETF Performance plus 4 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.

Zacks (Zacks.com)

Distinct strengths include:

  • Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages.
  • Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors.
  • Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters.
  • Per-ticker pages with analyst forecasts, price targets, and earnings estimates.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeETF.comZacks (Zacks.com)
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: ETF Screeners, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Portfolio, Watchlist, News

Unique: ETF Comparison, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Money Flow, IPO, Delisted, Education, Videos, Newsletters

Shared: ETF Screeners, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Portfolio, Watchlist, News

Unique: Screeners, Calendar, Alerts, Scores, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Transcripts

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

ETFs

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web, Mobile

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

  • Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages.
  • Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors.
  • Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters.
  • Per-ticker pages with analyst forecasts, price targets, and earnings estimates.
  • Unique Price-Consensus-EPS Surprise charts that map historical estimate accuracy and surprises.
  • Earnings Calendar with upcoming and historical quarterly results.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do ETF.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) both support?

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

Do ETF.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) require subscriptions?

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

Which tool has mobile access?

Zacks (Zacks.com) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while ETF.com focuses on web or desktop access.

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 Zacks (Zacks.com) stands out for Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages., Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors., and Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters..

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).

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