VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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ETF Insider vs PortfoliosLab comparison

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

Quick takeaways

ETF Insider adds ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, Data Visualizations, and Blogs coverage that PortfoliosLab skips.

PortfoliosLab includes Screeners, Watchlist, Backtesting, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Factor Exposure, Quant, and Financials categories that ETF Insider omits.

In depth comparison

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ETF Insider

etfinsider.co

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ETF & mutual fund overlap/correlation and portfolio visualization tool featuring Sankey look‑through, correlation matrices, and efficient‑frontier (Sharpe) views. Free tier allows up to 4 saved portfolios and limited full‑holdings visibility; Pro ($14/mo) unlocks unlimited portfolios, full holdings depth, and Excel export. Enterprise adds a financial data API, custom reports/visualizations, and white‑label options. Coverage explicitly includes **US‑listed ETFs & mutual funds**; equities coverage is described as **international** on pricing, but the FAQ states non‑US assets not listed in the US are not supported (current constraint). Holdings are sourced primarily from SEC EDGAR and refreshed on a quarterly cadence based on filings; data may be delayed per exchanges/providers.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

  • Holdings look‑through & overlap: visualize shared constituents across funds to surface concentration risk and duplication.
  • Correlation matrix across portfolio assets; efficient‑frontier visualization with Sharpe‑ratio context.
  • Sankey diagrams, drill‑downs by asset class, sector, geography and exchange; customizable visualizations.
  • ETF screener (filters by asset class, geography, theme, provider, sector) and performance & info panels.
  • Portfolio tooling: save portfolios (4 on Free; unlimited on Pro), CSV upload (Symbol, Quantity).

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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 Insider

Distinct strengths include:

ETF OverviewETF PerformanceETF HoldingsETF FactorsETF OverlapData VisualizationsBlogs
  • Holdings look‑through & overlap: visualize shared constituents across funds to surface concentration risk and duplication.
  • Correlation matrix across portfolio assets; efficient‑frontier visualization with Sharpe‑ratio context.
  • Sankey diagrams, drill‑downs by asset class, sector, geography and exchange; customizable visualizations.
  • ETF screener (filters by asset class, geography, theme, provider, sector) and performance & info panels.

PortfoliosLab

Distinct strengths include:

ScreenersWatchlistBacktestingStock ComparisonETF ComparisonRisk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)Factor ExposureQuant
  • 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

AttributeETF InsiderPortfoliosLab
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: ETF Screeners, Portfolio, Correlation, APIs & SDKs

Unique: ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, Data Visualizations, Blogs

Shared: ETF Screeners, Portfolio, Correlation, APIs & SDKs

Unique: Screeners, Watchlist, Backtesting, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Factor Exposure, Quant, Financials

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

ETFs, Mutual Funds, Stocks

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, API

Web

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Holdings look‑through & overlap: visualize shared constituents across funds to surface concentration risk and duplication.
  • Correlation matrix across portfolio assets; efficient‑frontier visualization with Sharpe‑ratio context.
  • Sankey diagrams, drill‑downs by asset class, sector, geography and exchange; customizable visualizations.
  • ETF screener (filters by asset class, geography, theme, provider, sector) and performance & info panels.
  • Portfolio tooling: save portfolios (4 on Free; unlimited on Pro), CSV upload (Symbol, Quantity).
  • Exports (Pro): Export to Excel; save charts as PDF or image; shareable portfolio links.

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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do ETF Insider and PortfoliosLab both support?

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

Do ETF Insider and PortfoliosLab require subscriptions?

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

How can you access ETF Insider and PortfoliosLab?

Both ETF Insider 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 Insider differentiates itself with Holdings look‑through & overlap: visualize shared constituents across funds to surface concentration risk and duplication., Correlation matrix across portfolio assets; efficient‑frontier visualization with Sharpe‑ratio context., and Sankey diagrams, drill‑downs by asset class, sector, geography and exchange; customizable visualizations., 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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