VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Monday, October 6, 2025

Head-to-head

ETF Database (ETFdb) vs FINVIZ comparison

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

Quick takeaways

ETF Database (ETFdb) adds ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, Which ETF includes this Stock?, and Money Flow coverage that FINVIZ skips.

FINVIZ includes Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Backtesting, News, Alerts, Data APIs, Financials, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, and Options categories that ETF Database (ETFdb) omits.

ETF Database (ETFdb) highlights: Advanced ETF Screener with filters across expenses, dividends, liquidity, returns, ESG, fund flows, risk, holdings, taxes, and technical factors, covering 2,000+ ETFs., CSV export of screener results and tables is available to Pro subscribers., and Realtime Ratings system that grades ETFs on liquidity, expenses, performance, volatility, dividends, and concentration, with one A+ per category..

FINVIZ is known for: Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., and Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users..

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ETF Database (ETFdb)

etfdb.com

Hands-on review

ETFdb is a web-based research platform covering the U.S. ETF universe. A free account allows access to the screener and basic tools, while the Pro plan ($199/year, 14-day trial) unlocks CSV exports, full holdings, extended fund-flow horizons, ESG fields, and proprietary Realtime Ratings. Market data is provided with a 15-minute delay via Barchart, and ESG metrics come from MSCI.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Advanced ETF Screener with filters across expenses, dividends, liquidity, returns, ESG, fund flows, risk, holdings, taxes, and technical factors, covering 2,000+ ETFs.
  • CSV export of screener results and tables is available to Pro subscribers.
  • Realtime Ratings system that grades ETFs on liquidity, expenses, performance, volatility, dividends, and concentration, with one A+ per category.
  • Fund flow analytics with horizons ranging from 1 week to 5 years, available through Pro Data.
  • Integrated ESG metrics from MSCI, with the Pro plan unlocking all 77 ESG fields.

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FINVIZ

finviz.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

A popular stock screener and charting platform best known for its heat maps, visualization tools, and simple interface. The Free tier is ad-supported with delayed U.S. market data, while FINVIZ Elite unlocks real-time quotes (including pre- and after-hours), intraday chart layouts, backtesting, ETF full-holdings, exports and APIs, alerts, and larger portfolio/watchlist limits. Coverage is U.S. equities only. Elite includes a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions.
  • Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200.
  • Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users.
  • Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.
  • ETF research with full holdings breakdown, plus structural and performance metrics (Elite only).

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, and Watchlist.

Where they differ

ETF Database (ETFdb)

Distinct strengths include:

  • Advanced ETF Screener with filters across expenses, dividends, liquidity, returns, ESG, fund flows, risk, holdings, taxes, and technical factors, covering 2,000+ ETFs.
  • CSV export of screener results and tables is available to Pro subscribers.
  • Realtime Ratings system that grades ETFs on liquidity, expenses, performance, volatility, dividends, and concentration, with one A+ per category.
  • Fund flow analytics with horizons ranging from 1 week to 5 years, available through Pro Data.

FINVIZ

Distinct strengths include:

  • Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions.
  • Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200.
  • Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users.
  • Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeETF Database (ETFdb)FINVIZ
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Watchlist

Unique: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Money Flow

Shared: ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Watchlist

Unique: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Backtesting, News, Alerts, Data APIs, Financials, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, Options

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

ETFs

Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies, Cryptos

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Advanced ETF Screener with filters across expenses, dividends, liquidity, returns, ESG, fund flows, risk, holdings, taxes, and technical factors, covering 2,000+ ETFs.
  • CSV export of screener results and tables is available to Pro subscribers.
  • Realtime Ratings system that grades ETFs on liquidity, expenses, performance, volatility, dividends, and concentration, with one A+ per category.
  • Fund flow analytics with horizons ranging from 1 week to 5 years, available through Pro Data.
  • Integrated ESG metrics from MSCI, with the Pro plan unlocking all 77 ESG fields.
  • Holdings analytics including number of holdings, and concentration metrics (% in top 10/15/50); Pro includes access to full holdings lists.

Unique

  • Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions.
  • Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200.
  • Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users.
  • Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.
  • ETF research with full holdings breakdown, plus structural and performance metrics (Elite only).
  • Exports and APIs for Screener, Portfolios, Groups, Options Chains, and News; sample code available for Google Sheets, Python, and JavaScript (Elite).
Tested

Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat

Yes

Yes

Editor pick

Featured inside curated shortlists

Standard listing

Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do ETF Database (ETFdb) and FINVIZ both support?

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

Do ETF Database (ETFdb) and FINVIZ require subscriptions?

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

How can you access ETF Database (ETFdb) and FINVIZ?

Both ETF Database (ETFdb) and FINVIZ 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 Database (ETFdb) differentiates itself with Advanced ETF Screener with filters across expenses, dividends, liquidity, returns, ESG, fund flows, risk, holdings, taxes, and technical factors, covering 2,000+ ETFs., CSV export of screener results and tables is available to Pro subscribers., and Realtime Ratings system that grades ETFs on liquidity, expenses, performance, volatility, dividends, and concentration, with one A+ per category., whereas FINVIZ stands out for Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., and Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users..

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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