Fey adds Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Transcripts, Factor Exposure, and Blogs coverage that MarketWatch skips.
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Fey vs MarketWatch comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
MarketWatch includes Paper Trading, Options, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Insider Data, Short Interest, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, IPO, and Newsletters categories that Fey omits.
Fey highlights: Finder: natural‑language stock screening (e.g., “undervalued tech with insider buying”, “Pelosi portfolio”) with editable filters; ~2s query‑to‑results., Earnings in real time: instant press‑release detection with ~0.8‑second summaries, live in‑app call audio, transcripts, and clear highlight cards., and Live Pricing: vendor‑stated real‑time quotes (no 15‑min delay) for equities; analyst estimates, company financials, peer analysis, historical earnings, insider transactions..
MarketWatch is known for: Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., and Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates..
MarketWatch offers mobile access, which Fey skips.
Fey
fey.com
Desktop‑first investing research tool with real‑time quotes, natural‑language stock Finder, curated news feed, and an earnings experience (instant press releases, live call audio, transcripts, summaries). Portfolio sync via Plaid (IBKR, Schwab, Robinhood, E*TRADE), plus manual entry. **Acquired by Wealthsimple on Aug 27, 2025**; standalone Fey service **winds down Sep 30, 2025** with refunds for remaining subscription balances.
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Platforms
Desktop
Web
Pricing
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Free
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Quick highlights
- Finder: natural‑language stock screening (e.g., “undervalued tech with insider buying”, “Pelosi portfolio”) with editable filters; ~2s query‑to‑results.
- Earnings in real time: instant press‑release detection with ~0.8‑second summaries, live in‑app call audio, transcripts, and clear highlight cards.
- Live Pricing: vendor‑stated real‑time quotes (no 15‑min delay) for equities; analyst estimates, company financials, peer analysis, historical earnings, insider transactions.
- News & ‘For you’: curated, ad‑free news feed, daily recaps, and watchlist‑aware updates.
- Portfolio: broker sync via Plaid (Interactive Brokers, Charles Schwab, Robinhood, E*TRADE), multi‑account view, S&P comparison; optional manual portfolios; desktop widget.
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MarketWatch
marketwatch.com
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A global financial-news portal from Dow Jones that combines market data, news, analysis, and investor tools. Real-time Nasdaq last-sale quotes are included, while most other intraday prices run on a standard 15-minute delay. Premium newsletters and in-depth articles are gated behind a subscription. Mobile apps extend the experience with push alerts and watchlist syncing.
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Quick highlights
- Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools.
- Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts.
- Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates.
- BigCharts advanced charting platform with multiple timeframes (intraday to monthly) and technical overlays; intraday data typically delayed 15 minutes.
- Options coverage with full chains per symbol and an expiration calendar.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
8 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Watchlist plus 5 more areas.
Where they differ
Fey
Distinct strengths include:
- Finder: natural‑language stock screening (e.g., “undervalued tech with insider buying”, “Pelosi portfolio”) with editable filters; ~2s query‑to‑results.
- Earnings in real time: instant press‑release detection with ~0.8‑second summaries, live in‑app call audio, transcripts, and clear highlight cards.
- Live Pricing: vendor‑stated real‑time quotes (no 15‑min delay) for equities; analyst estimates, company financials, peer analysis, historical earnings, insider transactions.
- News & ‘For you’: curated, ad‑free news feed, daily recaps, and watchlist‑aware updates.
MarketWatch
Distinct strengths include:
- Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools.
- Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts.
- Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates.
- BigCharts advanced charting platform with multiple timeframes (intraday to monthly) and technical overlays; intraday data typically delayed 15 minutes.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Fey | MarketWatch |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Financials, Analyst Price Targets Unique: Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Transcripts, Factor Exposure, Blogs | Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Financials, Analyst Price Targets Unique: Paper Trading, Options, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Insider Data, Short Interest, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, IPO, Newsletters |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Bonds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Desktop, Web | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription, Free, Other | Free, Subscription |
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 | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Fey and MarketWatch both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Financials, and Analyst Price Targets workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Fey and MarketWatch require subscriptions?
Both Fey and MarketWatch keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
MarketWatch ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Fey focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Fey differentiates itself with Finder: natural‑language stock screening (e.g., “undervalued tech with insider buying”, “Pelosi portfolio”) with editable filters; ~2s query‑to‑results., Earnings in real time: instant press‑release detection with ~0.8‑second summaries, live in‑app call audio, transcripts, and clear highlight cards., and Live Pricing: vendor‑stated real‑time quotes (no 15‑min delay) for equities; analyst estimates, company financials, peer analysis, historical earnings, insider transactions., whereas MarketWatch stands out for Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., and Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates..
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