Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) adds Data APIs, Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, and Yield Curves coverage that MSN Money skips.
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Tool Comparison
Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) vs MSN Money comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
MSN Money includes Watchlist, Financials, Scores, ETF Overview, Fund Performance, and Retirement Calculator categories that Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) omits.
MSN Money offers mobile access, which Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) skips.
In depth comparison
Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)
federalreserve.gov
Hands-on review
The official website of the U.S. central bank. Through its Data Download Program (DDP), the Fed offers public access to many of its most important statistical releases in Excel, CSV, or XML formats. Key datasets include interest rates, the Fed balance sheet, commercial bank assets, foreign exchange rates, industrial production, and financial accounts. The site also hosts FOMC calendars, meeting minutes, press releases, speeches, and other policy materials.
Platforms
WebAPI
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- Data Download Program (DDP) with custom or preformatted packages, available in Excel, CSV, or XML.
- H.15 Selected Interest Rates, including daily Treasury constant-maturity yields.
- H.4.1 Factors Affecting Reserve Balances (the Fed balance sheet), updated weekly every Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
- H.8 Assets & Liabilities of Commercial Banks, with detailed weekly data and customizable downloads.
- Foreign exchange reference rates (H.10 weekly and G.5 monthly), with scheduled update times and public downloads.
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MSN Money
msn.com
Hands-on review
Free, ad-supported financial news and market data portal from Microsoft. Watchlists sync across web and mobile when logged into a Microsoft account. Quotes are delayed on most exchanges (10–20 minutes or end-of-day), with Nasdaq last-sale data in real time. Earnings calendar data is powered by Zacks, while fundamentals and charts come from Refinitiv.
Platforms
WebMobileDesktop
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- Free finance news aggregation from thousands of publishers in an ad-supported environment.
- Customizable watchlists for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds; desktop supports multiple lists, while mobile apps manage a single main list.
- Quote latency varies by venue: Nasdaq last-sale and Dow Jones indices are real time, while many global exchanges update with 10–20 minute or end-of-day delays.
- Fundamentals, charts, and fund data provided by Refinitiv; OTC coverage from OTC Markets; stock “Grades” powered by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
- Earnings calendar and estimates sourced from Zacks Investment Research.
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Where they differ
Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)
Distinct strengths include:
- Data Download Program (DDP) with custom or preformatted packages, available in Excel, CSV, or XML.
- H.15 Selected Interest Rates, including daily Treasury constant-maturity yields.
- H.4.1 Factors Affecting Reserve Balances (the Fed balance sheet), updated weekly every Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
- H.8 Assets & Liabilities of Commercial Banks, with detailed weekly data and customizable downloads.
MSN Money
Distinct strengths include:
- Free finance news aggregation from thousands of publishers in an ad-supported environment.
- Customizable watchlists for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds; desktop supports multiple lists, while mobile apps manage a single main list.
- Quote latency varies by venue: Nasdaq last-sale and Dow Jones indices are real time, while many global exchanges update with 10–20 minute or end-of-day delays.
- Fundamentals, charts, and fund data provided by Refinitiv; OTC coverage from OTC Markets; stock “Grades” powered by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) | MSN Money |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Calendar, News Unique: Data APIs, Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, Yield Curves | Shared: Calendar, News Unique: Watchlist, Financials, Scores, ETF Overview, Fund Performance, Retirement Calculator |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Bonds, Currencies, Other | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Commodities, Currencies |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, Mobile, Desktop |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free |
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 | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) and MSN Money both support?
Both platforms cover Calendar, and News workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) and MSN Money require subscriptions?
Both Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) and MSN Money keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
MSN Money ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) differentiates itself with Data Download Program (DDP) with custom or preformatted packages, available in Excel, CSV, or XML., H.15 Selected Interest Rates, including daily Treasury constant-maturity yields., and H.4.1 Factors Affecting Reserve Balances (the Fed balance sheet), updated weekly every Thursday at 4:30 p.m., whereas MSN Money stands out for Free finance news aggregation from thousands of publishers in an ad-supported environment., Customizable watchlists for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds; desktop supports multiple lists, while mobile apps manage a single main list., and Quote latency varies by venue: Nasdaq last-sale and Dow Jones indices are real time, while many global exchanges update with 10–20 minute or end-of-day delays..
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