European Central Bank (ECB) adds Data APIs, Central Bank Watcher, Yield Curves, Inflation Rates, GDP, and Unemployment Rates coverage that Investing.com skips.
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European Central Bank (ECB) vs Investing.com comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Investing.com includes Screeners, ETF Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, and Options categories that European Central Bank (ECB) omits.
European Central Bank (ECB) highlights: Public SDMX 2.1 REST API with access to the ECB Data Portal (data-api.ecb.europa.eu). Existing SDW endpoints continue to work with unchanged syntax., Flexible format support including SDMX-ML, SDMX-JSON, CSV, and pivot-table-optimized CSV. Supports HTTP compression for efficient transfers., and Excel integration via Power Query using CSV endpoints or the application/vnd.ecb.data+csv MIME type..
Investing.com is known for: Global multi-asset coverage across stocks, ETFs, bonds, commodities, currencies, crypto, futures, and options with real-time charts on web and mobile., Extensive calendars for economic events, earnings, dividends, splits, IPOs, and options expirations, with user-configurable alerts., and Portfolio and watchlist syncing across devices, with CSV import for holdings..
Investing.com offers mobile access, which European Central Bank (ECB) skips.
European Central Bank (ECB)
ecb.europa.eu
The official portal of the European Central Bank, including its Data Portal. Provides free access to monetary policy information, publications, and structured datasets. Data is available through a public SDMX 2.1 REST API with CSV and SDMX-JSON formats, bulk downloads, and chart-level exports. Key scheduled releases include €STR at 08:00 CET, FX reference rates around 16:00 CET, and daily euro area yield curves at 12:00 CET.
Categories
Platforms
Web
API
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- Public SDMX 2.1 REST API with access to the ECB Data Portal (data-api.ecb.europa.eu). Existing SDW endpoints continue to work with unchanged syntax.
- Flexible format support including SDMX-ML, SDMX-JSON, CSV, and pivot-table-optimized CSV. Supports HTTP compression for efficient transfers.
- Excel integration via Power Query using CSV endpoints or the application/vnd.ecb.data+csv MIME type.
- Bulk dataset downloads available directly from dataset pages, including CSV and SDMX 2.1 exports.
- €STR (Euro Short-Term Rate) published daily at 08:00 CET, with revisions at 09:00 CET if errors exceed 2 basis points.
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Investing.com
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A large multi-asset investing portal offering global quotes, news, calendars, watchlists, screeners, and portfolio tools. The premium tiers (InvestingPro and Pro+) unlock unlimited alerts, advanced screeners, ProNews, deeper financial metrics, export functions, and 10-year history of company financials. Quotes may be delayed depending on the exchange and region.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Global multi-asset coverage across stocks, ETFs, bonds, commodities, currencies, crypto, futures, and options with real-time charts on web and mobile.
- Extensive calendars for economic events, earnings, dividends, splits, IPOs, and options expirations, with user-configurable alerts.
- Portfolio and watchlist syncing across devices, with CSV import for holdings.
- Stock Screener with customizable filters; InvestingPro+ adds advanced screeners and export functionality.
- News and analysis covering all major markets; Pro tiers add ProNews feeds and analyst-rating-change alerts.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
3 overlapsMutual strengths include Calendar, News, and Interest Rates.
Where they differ
European Central Bank (ECB)
Distinct strengths include:
- Public SDMX 2.1 REST API with access to the ECB Data Portal (data-api.ecb.europa.eu). Existing SDW endpoints continue to work with unchanged syntax.
- Flexible format support including SDMX-ML, SDMX-JSON, CSV, and pivot-table-optimized CSV. Supports HTTP compression for efficient transfers.
- Excel integration via Power Query using CSV endpoints or the application/vnd.ecb.data+csv MIME type.
- Bulk dataset downloads available directly from dataset pages, including CSV and SDMX 2.1 exports.
Investing.com
Distinct strengths include:
- Global multi-asset coverage across stocks, ETFs, bonds, commodities, currencies, crypto, futures, and options with real-time charts on web and mobile.
- Extensive calendars for economic events, earnings, dividends, splits, IPOs, and options expirations, with user-configurable alerts.
- Portfolio and watchlist syncing across devices, with CSV import for holdings.
- Stock Screener with customizable filters; InvestingPro+ adds advanced screeners and export functionality.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | European Central Bank (ECB) | Investing.com |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Calendar, News, Interest Rates Unique: Data APIs, Central Bank Watcher, Yield Curves, Inflation Rates, GDP, Unemployment Rates | Shared: Calendar, News, Interest Rates Unique: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Options |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Bonds, Currencies, Other | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Futures, Options, Mutual Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do European Central Bank (ECB) and Investing.com both support?
Both platforms cover Calendar, News, and Interest Rates workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do European Central Bank (ECB) and Investing.com require subscriptions?
Both European Central Bank (ECB) and Investing.com keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Investing.com ships a dedicated mobile experience, while European Central Bank (ECB) focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
European Central Bank (ECB) differentiates itself with Public SDMX 2.1 REST API with access to the ECB Data Portal (data-api.ecb.europa.eu). Existing SDW endpoints continue to work with unchanged syntax., Flexible format support including SDMX-ML, SDMX-JSON, CSV, and pivot-table-optimized CSV. Supports HTTP compression for efficient transfers., and Excel integration via Power Query using CSV endpoints or the application/vnd.ecb.data+csv MIME type., whereas Investing.com stands out for Global multi-asset coverage across stocks, ETFs, bonds, commodities, currencies, crypto, futures, and options with real-time charts on web and mobile., Extensive calendars for economic events, earnings, dividends, splits, IPOs, and options expirations, with user-configurable alerts., and Portfolio and watchlist syncing across devices, with CSV import for holdings..
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