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Tool Comparison
FactorsToday vs Investing.com
Pick FactorsToday if
FactorsToday
Other · Web · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about quant, factor exposure, and performance attribution, things Investing.com doesn't offer
Pick Investing.com if
Investing.com
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile · Other
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about stock ideas, options, and watchlist, things FactorsToday doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
FactorsToday and Investing.com cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Investing.com simply does more: 34 categories to FactorsToday's 13, including stock ideas, options, and watchlist, plus a mobile app. FactorsToday counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Investing.com
- Broader coverage
- Investing.com34 vs 13 categories
- Mobile app
- Investing.com
- API access
- FactorsToday
- Beginner friendly
- Investing.com
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Other | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | 15 limits: Free / Ad-supported Investing.com: public api: Not available, Free / Ad-supported Investing.com: data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time +13 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | — | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgets, RSS feeds +2 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Analysts and Quants/Developers | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more |
Categories covered | 13 | 34 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD and Second +1 more | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more |
Data partners | — | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, LowVol, and Size +7 more | 6 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +4 more |
Security | — | Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit FactorsToday | Visit Investing.com |
Where each one shines
What FactorsToday and Investing.com each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FactorsToday and Investing.com each do best.What FactorsToday does best
- Monitor extreme factor moves and factor pairs with live dashboards, z-scores, and multiple time windows.
- Screen factors by timeframe, return, direction, and name, or screen stocks by stock type, factor criteria, and model-fit metrics.
- Analyze individual tickers through stock lookup, factor exposures, model comparisons, and related-stock similarity.
- Upload portfolio holdings by CSV, choose factor-model granularity, compare against a benchmark, and run what-if factor scenarios.
- Use Hedge Portfolio Builder to recommend hedge positions against factor targets with constraint controls and CSV export.
What Investing.com does best
- Monitor global markets across stocks, ETFs, indices, commodities, currencies, crypto, bonds, funds, futures, options, interest rates, and economic indicators.
- Use the economic calendar for streaming macro events, actual versus forecast data, country and importance filters, time-zone controls, date ranges, and event alerts.
- Track watchlists and portfolios across web and mobile with alerts, holdings monitoring, CSV import for watchlists or holdings, and portfolio CSV export.
- Screen stocks with filters for valuation, growth, dividends, sectors, industries, themes, technicals, risk, returns, price, market cap, and profile data.
- Research ticker pages with charts, technical indicators, financials, analyst ratings, transcripts, SEC filings, insider trading, earnings, dividends, news, and related investment ideas where available.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FactorsToday and Investing.com, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FactorsToday and Investing.com, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End Funds | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosClosed-End FundsFunds+4 more |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | AnalystsQuants/Developers | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors+2 more |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EODSecond | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | ExchangeOTCVendorModel |
Data partners | Not specified | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFactSetRefinitivMarket maker CFDsOther financial data providers |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: None600 req/minDocs | Not specified |
Import methods | CSVManual | CSVManual |
Integrations | Not specified | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgetsRSS feedsGoogle Play appApple App Store app |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | CSVXML |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, LowVol, and SizeFactor exposureVaR/ESStress tests: Rates, FX, and CommoditiesPerformance attributionPortfolio attributionPortfolio factor exposure+1 more | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthMulti-currencyYield curvesCDS spreadsAI summaries: Transcripts and News |
Vendor & support | FactorsToday (operated by Lukasz R. Tomicki)Country: USSupport: Email | Investing.com / Fusion MediaFounded 2007Support: Email and Chat |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | Free“Free / Ad-supported Investing.com”public api: Not available · data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time · +1 more |
| Entry paid plan | — | Subscription“InvestingPro”warren ai credits: 50/month · us pro picks strategies: 6 · +4 more |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“InvestingPro+”warren ai credits: 500/month · pro picks strategies: 88 · +4 more |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FactorsToday and Investing.com?
FactorsToday leans toward screeners, quant, and data visualizations, while Investing.com puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is FactorsToday or Investing.com free to use?
Investing.com has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. FactorsToday is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Investing.com and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: FactorsToday or Investing.com?
Investing.com is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use FactorsToday or Investing.com on my phone?
Investing.com lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. FactorsToday doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does FactorsToday or Investing.com have an API?
FactorsToday has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Investing.com doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose FactorsToday or Investing.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FactorsToday if quant and factor exposure matter to you; go with Investing.com if you'd rather have stock ideas and options. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FactorsToday and Investing.com cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and closed-end funds. FactorsToday also handles mutual funds. Investing.com adds bonds, commodities, and currencies on top.
Do FactorsToday and Investing.com offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from FactorsToday and Investing.com?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Is FactorsToday or Investing.com better for day trading?
Investing.com is the one positioned more for active traders. FactorsToday is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: FactorsToday or Investing.com?
Both FactorsToday and Investing.com 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 FactorsToday or Investing.com?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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