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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Tool Comparison
ETF Research Center vs Stockcircle comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
ETF Research Center
etfrc.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover ETF Screeners, ETF Overview, and ETF Holdings.
- Coverage tilt: ETF Research Center has 12 categories you won't get in Stockcircle; Stockcircle has 10 unique categories.
- Curation signals: ETF Research Center: Hands-on review.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Stockcircle is tagged for this workflow; ETF Research Center has no category votes yet.
- Portfolio: ETF Research Center is tagged for this workflow; Stockcircle has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: ETF Research Center is tagged for this workflow; Stockcircle has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: ETF Research Center is tagged for this workflow; Stockcircle has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | ETF Research Center | Stockcircle |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | ETFs | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Other |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
ETF Research Center strengths
Categories covered by ETF Research Center but not Stockcircle.
Stockcircle strengths
Categories covered by Stockcircle but not ETF Research Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do ETF Research Center and Stockcircle both support?
Both platforms cover ETF Screeners, ETF Overview, and ETF Holdings workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do ETF Research Center and Stockcircle require subscriptions?
Both ETF Research Center and Stockcircle keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access ETF Research Center and Stockcircle?
Both ETF Research Center and Stockcircle 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 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 Stockcircle stands out for Tracks "investment guru" holdings and transactions using SEC-reported data (Form 13F + insider Forms 3/4) and provides holdings lists + transaction history., Shows estimated purchase prices for guru transactions (based on average stock price in the reporting period)., and Email notifications: the Join page advertises email notifications for new reported transactions; Pro marketing positions "instant notifications" and says non-Pro users receive a monthly recap email..
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Curation & Accuracy
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