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Tool Comparison

ETF Insider vs Total Real Returns comparison

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

Quick takeaways

ETF Insider adds ETF Screeners, Screeners, Factor Exposure, Portfolio, Correlation, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Overlap, Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Blogs coverage that Total Real Returns skips.

In depth comparison

ETF Insider

etfinsider.co

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

Web-based portfolio visualization and optimization tool that looks through ETFs, mutual funds and stocks to reveal overlap, correlations and concentration risk for US‑listed assets. Free tier offers interactive visualizations and up to 4 saved portfolios; Pro ($14/month) unlocks unlimited portfolios, full holdings depth and Excel export, while Enterprise adds a financial data API, custom visualizations and white‑label options for professional teams.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscriptionOther

Quick highlights

Interactive web app that visualizes portfolios from the perspective of their underlying assets using a central network diagram and portfolio/assets tabs for drill‑downs.
Supports ETFs, mutual funds and stocks as input assets, with full look‑through to all underlying holdings and tools to understand overlap, sector, geographic and market‑cap concentration.
Risk and efficiency analytics including portfolio standard deviation, beta, diversification labels, fund overlap metrics and efficient‑frontier / Sharpe‑ratio views versus major benchmarks.
ETF and mutual fund screener that filters products by asset class, geography, theme, provider and sector, alongside performance and information panels.
Portfolio performance panel with timeframes from 1D to MAX plus tabs for Information, Diversification, Performance, Fund Overlap, Asset Correlations, Beta and Holdings Breakdown.

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Total Real Returns

totalrealreturns.com

Web tool for CPI-U inflation-adjusted ("real") and nominal total return charts with dividends reinvested, plus returns tables and drawdowns (EOD; daily updates ~8pm ET).

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view).
Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages.
Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers.
Controls for custom date ranges and normalization modes (Start=1, End=1, IPO=1, Off).
Per-symbol performance breakdown includes overall return, exponential trendline/annualized rates (with R^2), growth of $10,000, annual returns, and drawdowns.

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Where they differ

ETF Insider

Distinct strengths include:

ETF Screeners Screeners Factor Exposure Portfolio Correlation ETF Overview ETF Holdings ETF Performance

Interactive web app that visualizes portfolios from the perspective of their underlying assets using a central network diagram and portfolio/assets tabs for drill‑downs.
Supports ETFs, mutual funds and stocks as input assets, with full look‑through to all underlying holdings and tools to understand overlap, sector, geographic and market‑cap concentration.
Risk and efficiency analytics including portfolio standard deviation, beta, diversification labels, fund overlap metrics and efficient‑frontier / Sharpe‑ratio views versus major benchmarks.
ETF and mutual fund screener that filters products by asset class, geography, theme, provider and sector, alongside performance and information panels.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	ETF Insider	Total Real Returns
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data Visualizations, Risk Metrics Unique: ETF Screeners, Screeners, Factor Exposure, Portfolio, Correlation, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Overlap, Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Blogs	Shared: Data Visualizations, Risk Metrics
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	ETFs, Mutual Funds, Stocks	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Currencies
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription, Other	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Interactive web app that visualizes portfolios from the perspective of their underlying assets using a central network diagram and portfolio/assets tabs for drill‑downs. Supports ETFs, mutual funds and stocks as input assets, with full look‑through to all underlying holdings and tools to understand overlap, sector, geographic and market‑cap concentration. Risk and efficiency analytics including portfolio standard deviation, beta, diversification labels, fund overlap metrics and efficient‑frontier / Sharpe‑ratio views versus major benchmarks. ETF and mutual fund screener that filters products by asset class, geography, theme, provider and sector, alongside performance and information panels. Portfolio performance panel with timeframes from 1D to MAX plus tabs for Information, Diversification, Performance, Fund Overlap, Asset Correlations, Beta and Holdings Breakdown. Multiple saved portfolios and featured sample portfolios, with manual ticker entry and CSV import (Symbol and Quantity columns); free accounts can store up to 4 portfolios while Pro unlocks unlimited saved portfolios.	Unique CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view). Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages. Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers. Controls for custom date ranges and normalization modes (Start=1, End=1, IPO=1, Off). Per-symbol performance breakdown includes overall return, exponential trendline/annualized rates (with R^2), growth of $10,000, annual returns, and drawdowns. Instrument pages include common stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and a USDOLLAR cash/currency series.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do ETF Insider and Total Real Returns both support?

Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, and Risk Metrics workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do ETF Insider and Total Real Returns require subscriptions?

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

How can you access ETF Insider and Total Real Returns?

Both ETF Insider and Total Real Returns 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 Interactive web app that visualizes portfolios from the perspective of their underlying assets using a central network diagram and portfolio/assets tabs for drill‑downs., Supports ETFs, mutual funds and stocks as input assets, with full look‑through to all underlying holdings and tools to understand overlap, sector, geographic and market‑cap concentration., and Risk and efficiency analytics including portfolio standard deviation, beta, diversification labels, fund overlap metrics and efficient‑frontier / Sharpe‑ratio views versus major benchmarks., whereas Total Real Returns stands out for CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view)., Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages., and Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers..

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