VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Head-to-head

ETF Research Center vs Qfinr comparison

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

Quick takeaways

ETF Research Center adds ETF Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, ETF Factors, ETF Holdings, ETF Overlap, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Money Flow, and Data Visualizations coverage that Qfinr skips.

Qfinr includes Scenario & Stress Tests, Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Quant categories that ETF Research Center omits.

ETF Research Center highlights: Equity Power Screener to filter ETFs by performance, technical indicators (beta, volatility, RSI), fundamentals, valuations, and ratings (advanced criteria gated to premium plans)., Fund Finder with multi-tab views across general, equity, and fixed income metrics; many criteria reserved for Individual and Professional tiers., and Fund Overlap tool showing pairwise overlap of holdings and top differences, plus a Portfolio Builder that generates overlap matrices against benchmarks..

Qfinr is known for: Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits., Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities., and Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities..

ETF Research Center has a free tier, while Qfinr requires a paid plan.

Qfinr offers mobile access, which ETF Research Center skips.

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ETF Research Center

etfrc.com

Hands-on review

ETF Research Center, powered by AltaVista Research, offers deep ETF analytics. The free plan provides access to basic screeners and watchlists, while paid tiers unlock fundamentals and valuations, complete exportable holdings for many issuers, PDF tear sheets, portfolio builder features (2 portfolios on Individual vs. 40 on Professional), and customizable PDF portfolio reports. Paid plans start with a one-month free trial.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Equity Power Screener to filter ETFs by performance, technical indicators (beta, volatility, RSI), fundamentals, valuations, and ratings (advanced criteria gated to premium plans).
  • Fund Finder with multi-tab views across general, equity, and fixed income metrics; many criteria reserved for Individual and Professional tiers.
  • Fund Overlap tool showing pairwise overlap of holdings and top differences, plus a Portfolio Builder that generates overlap matrices against benchmarks.
  • Stock Locator to find all ETFs holding a specific stock, showing weights and shares; the full list is available with a free account.
  • Total Cost of Ownership comparison that factors in expense ratios, spreads, and commissions, adjustable for user-defined holding period and assumptions.

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Qfinr

qfinr.com

Subscription-based portfolio analytics platform with support for multiple asset classes. Portfolios can be imported via CSV templates or broker/custodian statements. No direct broker sync is advertised. A developer API is linked from the site, though not publicly documented. Pricing is subscription-only and not published on the site.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits.
  • Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities.
  • Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities.
  • Portfolio risk and stress testing tools with daily return benchmarking and what-if analysis.
  • Backtested stock ideas with the ability to generate customized strategies and view results.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include ETF Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist plus 1 more area.

Where they differ

ETF Research Center

Distinct strengths include:

  • Equity Power Screener to filter ETFs by performance, technical indicators (beta, volatility, RSI), fundamentals, valuations, and ratings (advanced criteria gated to premium plans).
  • Fund Finder with multi-tab views across general, equity, and fixed income metrics; many criteria reserved for Individual and Professional tiers.
  • Fund Overlap tool showing pairwise overlap of holdings and top differences, plus a Portfolio Builder that generates overlap matrices against benchmarks.
  • Stock Locator to find all ETFs holding a specific stock, showing weights and shares; the full list is available with a free account.

Qfinr

Distinct strengths include:

  • Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits.
  • Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities.
  • Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities.
  • Portfolio risk and stress testing tools with daily return benchmarking and what-if analysis.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeETF Research CenterQfinr
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: ETF Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting

Unique: ETF Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, ETF Factors, ETF Holdings, ETF Overlap, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Money Flow, Data Visualizations

Shared: ETF Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting

Unique: Scenario & Stress Tests, Screeners, Stock Ideas, Quant

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

ETFs

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Other

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

Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Equity Power Screener to filter ETFs by performance, technical indicators (beta, volatility, RSI), fundamentals, valuations, and ratings (advanced criteria gated to premium plans).
  • Fund Finder with multi-tab views across general, equity, and fixed income metrics; many criteria reserved for Individual and Professional tiers.
  • Fund Overlap tool showing pairwise overlap of holdings and top differences, plus a Portfolio Builder that generates overlap matrices against benchmarks.
  • Stock Locator to find all ETFs holding a specific stock, showing weights and shares; the full list is available with a free account.
  • Total Cost of Ownership comparison that factors in expense ratios, spreads, and commissions, adjustable for user-defined holding period and assumptions.
  • Portfolio Builder lets users create, test, and monitor ETF portfolios. Features include allocation views, overlap analysis, fundamentals aggregation, backtesting, and ZoomLens holdings drill-downs. Professional subscribers can also generate customizable PDF portfolio reports.

Unique

  • Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits.
  • Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities.
  • Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities.
  • Portfolio risk and stress testing tools with daily return benchmarking and what-if analysis.
  • Backtested stock ideas with the ability to generate customized strategies and view results.
  • Market and fundamentals data sourced from Refinitiv and exchanges; redistribution restricted per terms.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do ETF Research Center and Qfinr both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

ETF Research Center offers a free entry point, while Qfinr requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

Qfinr ships a dedicated mobile experience, while ETF Research Center focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

ETF Research Center differentiates itself with Equity Power Screener to filter ETFs by performance, technical indicators (beta, volatility, RSI), fundamentals, valuations, and ratings (advanced criteria gated to premium plans)., Fund Finder with multi-tab views across general, equity, and fixed income metrics; many criteria reserved for Individual and Professional tiers., and Fund Overlap tool showing pairwise overlap of holdings and top differences, plus a Portfolio Builder that generates overlap matrices against benchmarks., whereas Qfinr stands out for Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits., Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities., and Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities..

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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