VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: extraETF checked September 30, 2026 · FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
extraETF vs FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
- Paid from
- —
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Best if
- You want ETF analysis, ETF comparison, and broker connectors.
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
- Paid from
- —
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Best if
- You want compounding calculator, screeners, and financials.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick extraETF if
extraETF
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You want ETF analysis, ETF comparison, and broker connectors.
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Pick FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You want compounding calculator, screeners, and financials.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
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Our take
The bottom line
extraETF and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including ETF screeners, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) simply does more: 10 categories to extraETF's 7, including compounding calculator, screeners, and financials. extraETF counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Broker sync
- extraETF
- Broader coverage
- FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)10 vs 7 categories
- Free plan
- Both
What extraETF does best
- Filter funds and ETCs traded in Germany.
- Compare fund profiles and characteristics.
- Import or manually enter holdings.
- Save securities and set price alerts.
- Investor adds reports and data exports.
What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) does best
- Tracking global equities, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, and currencies through FT market pages.
- Watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equity screeners, fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator from the markets tools hub.
- Tools for building watchlists and manual portfolios with a free FT account, then connect instrument pages to related FT news.
- Email alerts for 52-week highs or lows, unusual trading volume, and moves through the 15-day moving average.
- World Markets and sector pages for interactive charts, overlays, and performance comparisons.
Side by side
Pricing comparison
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Side by side
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Side by side
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • Paid plans available | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 9 limits: Free: portfolios: 1, Free: watchlists: 1 +7 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | Trade Republic, Scalable Capital +4 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Index/Passive Investors and Long-term Investors | — |
Categories covered | 7 | 10 |
Regions | Europe | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 4 signals: Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Capabilities | Broker sync | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit extraETF | Visit FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) |
Standout features
The best features of extraETF and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times).ShowHide
Standout features
What extraETF does best
- Filter funds and ETCs traded in Germany.
- Compare fund profiles and characteristics.
- Import or manually enter holdings.
- Save securities and set price alerts.
- Investor adds reports and data exports.
What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) does best
- Tracking global equities, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, and currencies through FT market pages.
- Watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equity screeners, fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator from the markets tools hub.
- Tools for building watchlists and manual portfolios with a free FT account, then connect instrument pages to related FT news.
- Email alerts for 52-week highs or lows, unusual trading volume, and moves through the 15-day moving average.
- World Markets and sector pages for interactive charts, overlays, and performance comparisons.
All details
Every attribute we track for extraETF and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times).ShowHide
All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | ETFsStocksMutual FundsCryptosCommodities | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Index/Passive InvestorsLong-term Investors | Not specified |
Regions | Europe | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: ISIN and Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | Manual |
Integrations | Trade RepublicScalable CapitalINGConsorsbankcomdirectflatex | Not specified |
Export formats | CSV | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Broker sync | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Isarvest GmbHSupport: Email | The Financial Times Ltd.Country: United KingdomSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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Pricing
Plans, billing, free trials, and monthly prices.ShowHide
Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freeportfolios: 1 · watchlists: 1 · +1 more | Free“Free (Registered)” |
| Entry paid plan | €9.99/mo“Investor”portfolios: 10 · watchlists: 10 · +1 more | Subscription“FT Digital (Subscriber)” |
| Tier 2 | €89.99/yr“Investor”portfolios: 10 · watchlists: 10 · +1 more | — |
| Tier 3 | €14.99/mo“Expert”portfolios: 50 · watchlists: 50 · +1 more | — |
| Top plan | €139.99/yr“Expert”portfolios: 50 · watchlists: 50 · +1 more | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between extraETF and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
extraETF leans toward ETF screeners, ETF analysis, and ETF comparison, while FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and alerts. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do extraETF and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) cost?
Good news: both extraETF and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: extraETF or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Should I choose extraETF or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick extraETF if ETF analysis and ETF comparison matter to you; go with FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if you'd rather have compounding calculator and screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do extraETF and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) cover?
Both cover ETFs, stocks, mutual funds, and commodities. extraETF also handles cryptos. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) adds bonds and currencies on top.
Can I export data from extraETF and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
extraETF exports to CSV. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is stingier about getting data out.
Can extraETF or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) connect to my broker?
extraETF syncs with brokers automatically. With FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times), you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: extraETF or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
Both extraETF and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with extraETF or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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