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Tool Comparison
FAST Graphs vs Investing.com
Pick FAST Graphs instead if
FAST Graphs
From $19.95/mo · Web
- Go this way if you prefer a simpler, more focused tool.
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Investing.com
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile · Other
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
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Our take
The bottom line
FAST Graphs and Investing.com cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including screeners, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Investing.com simply does more: 34 categories to FAST Graphs's 8, including stock ideas, stock comparison, and options, plus a mobile app. FAST Graphs counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Investing.com
- Free trial
- FAST Graphs7 days
- Broader coverage
- Investing.com34 vs 8 categories
- Mobile app
- Investing.com
- Real-time data
- Investing.com
- Broker sync
- FAST Graphs
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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 | From $19.95/mo | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 7 limits: Basic: annual price: $191.50/year, Basic: coverage: US and Canadian exchanges, approximately 18,000 symbols +5 more | 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 | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | — | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgets, RSS feeds +2 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more |
Categories covered | 8 | 34 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 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 | Broker sync | 6 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +4 more |
Security | — | Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit FAST Graphs | Visit Investing.com |
Where each one shines
What FAST Graphs and Investing.com each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FAST Graphs and Investing.com each do best.What FAST Graphs does best
- Analysis of U.S. and Canadian equities through FAST Graphs valuation charts, historical performance, and simple forecasting tools.
- Comparison tools for valuation through charted metrics such as earnings, cash flow, EBITDA, EBIT, and sales, with Premium unlocking all available valuation metrics.
- Forecasting calculators based on analyst estimates, normal multiples, long-term growth, historical CAGR, or custom assumptions.
- Analyst Scorecard views to understand how accurate past analyst estimates have been for a selected company.
- Premium financial statements for up to 20 years of annual data and 20 quarters of quarterly data.
What Investing.com does best
- Monitoring global markets across stocks, ETFs, indices, commodities, currencies, crypto, bonds, funds, futures, options, interest rates, and economic indicators.
- The economic calendar for streaming macro events, actual versus forecast data, country and importance filters, time-zone controls, date ranges, and event alerts.
- Tracking watchlists and portfolios across web and mobile with alerts, holdings monitoring, CSV import for watchlists or holdings, and portfolio CSV export.
- Screening for stocks with filters for valuation, growth, dividends, sectors, industries, themes, technicals, risk, returns, price, market cap, and profile data.
- Research coverage for 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 FAST Graphs and Investing.com, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FAST Graphs and Investing.com, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosClosed-End FundsFunds+4 more |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors+2 more |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: US and CAIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | ExchangeOTCVendorModel |
Data partners | Not specified | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFactSetRefinitivMarket maker CFDsOther financial data providers |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | CSVManual |
Integrations | Not specified | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgetsRSS feedsGoogle Play appApple App Store app |
Export formats | CSV | CSVXML |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption in transit |
Capability signals | Broker sync | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthMulti-currencyYield curvesCDS spreadsAI summaries: Transcripts and News |
Vendor & support | FAST GraphsCountry: USSupport: Email and Phone | Investing.com / Fusion MediaFounded 2007Support: Email and Chat |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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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 | $19.95/mo“Basic”annual price: $191.50/year · coverage: US and Canadian exchanges, approximately 18,000 symbols | Subscription“InvestingPro”warren ai credits: 50/month · us pro picks strategies: 6 · +4 more |
| Top plan | $49.95/mo“Premium”annual price: $480/year · advanced portfolios: 50 · +1 more | Subscription“InvestingPro+”warren ai credits: 500/month · pro picks strategies: 88 · +4 more |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FAST Graphs and Investing.com?
FAST Graphs leans toward screeners, portfolio, and watchlist, while Investing.com puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is FAST Graphs or Investing.com free to use?
Investing.com has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. FAST Graphs is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Investing.com and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use FAST Graphs or Investing.com on my phone?
Investing.com lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. FAST Graphs doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose FAST Graphs or Investing.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FAST Graphs if you prefer its overall approach; go with Investing.com if you'd rather have stock ideas and stock comparison. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FAST Graphs and Investing.com cover?
Both cover stocks. Investing.com adds ETFs, bonds, and commodities on top.
Does FAST Graphs or Investing.com have real-time data?
Investing.com offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. FAST Graphs runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: FAST Graphs or Investing.com?
Investing.com has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. FAST Graphs is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from FAST Graphs and Investing.com?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can FAST Graphs or Investing.com connect to my broker?
FAST Graphs syncs with brokers automatically. With Investing.com, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Is FAST Graphs or Investing.com better for day trading?
Investing.com is the one positioned more for active traders. FAST Graphs 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: FAST Graphs or Investing.com?
Both FAST Graphs 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 FAST Graphs or Investing.com?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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