VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Tool Comparison

FAST Graphs vs PortfoliosLab comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

FAST Graphs adds Data Visualizations, Valuation Models, Analyst Forecasts, and Dividend coverage that PortfoliosLab skips.

PortfoliosLab includes ETF Screeners, Backtesting, Correlation, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Factor Exposure, Quant, and APIs & SDKs categories that FAST Graphs omits.

PortfoliosLab keeps a free entry point that FAST Graphs lacks.

In depth comparison

FAST Graphs

fastgraphs.com

Equity research platform built around “Fundamentals Analyzer Software Tool” charts. Offers two tiers (Basic vs. Premium) with U.S. and Canada coverage (~18,000 tickers) and an optional International add-on (~80,000 tickers). Premium unlocks advanced features like Financials, FUN Graphs, Fiscal Fitness, screening, and full valuation metrics. New users can trial the service free for 7 days.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Two plan levels: Basic covers U.S. and Canadian equities with core charting, historical performance, and simple forecasting tools. Premium adds advanced features like Financials, FUN Graphs, Fiscal Fitness, screening, and preset portfolios. An International add-on extends coverage to ~80,000 additional global stocks.
Valuation metrics available directly on charts — eight in total (earnings, cash flow, EBITDA, EBIT, and sales). Basic includes five, Premium includes all eight.
Forecasting calculators support multiple approaches: analyst estimates, normal multiple, long-term growth, historical CAGR, and custom scenarios.
Analyst Scorecard shows how accurate past analyst estimates have been for the selected company.
Full financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow) available in Premium, with up to 20 years of annual data and 20 quarters of quarterly data.

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PortfoliosLab

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Portfolio analytics platform with screeners, optimizers, and backtesting. The free tier includes 10 years of data and basic calculations. Plus extends coverage to 40+ years and 200 calculations per month, while Pro unlocks unlimited calculations, 500 holdings per portfolio, CSV import/export, and screener exports. Enterprise offers an API, data-feed integration, and white-labeling. Broker sync is not supported; CSV imports are recommended.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Portfolio analytics and backtesting with benchmarking, monthly returns, and risk-adjusted ratios such as Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin.
Optimization models include Mean–Variance (MVO), Risk Parity, and Hierarchical Risk Parity (HRP), with the ability to backtest from a chosen optimization date.
Risk analytics cover drawdowns, Value at Risk (VaR), Expected Shortfall (CVaR), and multiple volatility estimators.
Comprehensive stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with sortable columns, filters, and risk-versus-return scatterplots. Screener results export is available on Pro.
Factor analysis tools for Alpha and Beta measurement.

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Where they differ

FAST Graphs

Distinct strengths include:

Data Visualizations Valuation Models Analyst Forecasts Dividend

Two plan levels: Basic covers U.S. and Canadian equities with core charting, historical performance, and simple forecasting tools. Premium adds advanced features like Financials, FUN Graphs, Fiscal Fitness, screening, and preset portfolios. An International add-on extends coverage to ~80,000 additional global stocks.
Valuation metrics available directly on charts — eight in total (earnings, cash flow, EBITDA, EBIT, and sales). Basic includes five, Premium includes all eight.
Forecasting calculators support multiple approaches: analyst estimates, normal multiple, long-term growth, historical CAGR, and custom scenarios.
Analyst Scorecard shows how accurate past analyst estimates have been for the selected company.

PortfoliosLab

Distinct strengths include:

ETF Screeners Backtesting Correlation Stock Comparison ETF Comparison Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)Factor Exposure Quant

Portfolio analytics and backtesting with benchmarking, monthly returns, and risk-adjusted ratios such as Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin.
Optimization models include Mean–Variance (MVO), Risk Parity, and Hierarchical Risk Parity (HRP), with the ability to backtest from a chosen optimization date.
Risk analytics cover drawdowns, Value at Risk (VaR), Expected Shortfall (CVaR), and multiple volatility estimators.
Comprehensive stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with sortable columns, filters, and risk-versus-return scatterplots. Screener results export is available on Pro.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	FAST Graphs	PortfoliosLab
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Financials Unique: Data Visualizations, Valuation Models, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend	Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Financials Unique: ETF Screeners, Backtesting, Correlation, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Factor Exposure, Quant, APIs & SDKs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Two plan levels: Basic covers U.S. and Canadian equities with core charting, historical performance, and simple forecasting tools. Premium adds advanced features like Financials, FUN Graphs, Fiscal Fitness, screening, and preset portfolios. An International add-on extends coverage to ~80,000 additional global stocks. Valuation metrics available directly on charts — eight in total (earnings, cash flow, EBITDA, EBIT, and sales). Basic includes five, Premium includes all eight. Forecasting calculators support multiple approaches: analyst estimates, normal multiple, long-term growth, historical CAGR, and custom scenarios. Analyst Scorecard shows how accurate past analyst estimates have been for the selected company. Full financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow) available in Premium, with up to 20 years of annual data and 20 quarters of quarterly data. FUN Graphs (Financial Underlying Numbers) display per-share or absolute series such as liquidity and profitability ratios.	Unique Portfolio analytics and backtesting with benchmarking, monthly returns, and risk-adjusted ratios such as Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin. Optimization models include Mean–Variance (MVO), Risk Parity, and Hierarchical Risk Parity (HRP), with the ability to backtest from a chosen optimization date. Risk analytics cover drawdowns, Value at Risk (VaR), Expected Shortfall (CVaR), and multiple volatility estimators. Comprehensive stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with sortable columns, filters, and risk-versus-return scatterplots. Screener results export is available on Pro. Factor analysis tools for Alpha and Beta measurement. Support for both static and transactional portfolios with calendar- or threshold-based rebalancing options.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do FAST Graphs and PortfoliosLab both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, and Financials workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

PortfoliosLab offers a free entry point, while FAST Graphs requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access FAST Graphs and PortfoliosLab?

Both FAST Graphs and PortfoliosLab 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?

FAST Graphs differentiates itself with Two plan levels: Basic covers U.S. and Canadian equities with core charting, historical performance, and simple forecasting tools. Premium adds advanced features like Financials, FUN Graphs, Fiscal Fitness, screening, and preset portfolios. An International add-on extends coverage to ~80,000 additional global stocks., Valuation metrics available directly on charts — eight in total (earnings, cash flow, EBITDA, EBIT, and sales). Basic includes five, Premium includes all eight., and Forecasting calculators support multiple approaches: analyst estimates, normal multiple, long-term growth, historical CAGR, and custom scenarios., whereas PortfoliosLab stands out for Portfolio analytics and backtesting with benchmarking, monthly returns, and risk-adjusted ratios such as Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin., Optimization models include Mean–Variance (MVO), Risk Parity, and Hierarchical Risk Parity (HRP), with the ability to backtest from a chosen optimization date., and Risk analytics cover drawdowns, Value at Risk (VaR), Expected Shortfall (CVaR), and multiple volatility estimators..

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