VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Friday, October 10, 2025

Head-to-head

Fey vs Yahoo Finance comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Fey adds Stock Comparison, Analyst Forecasts, Transcripts, Factor Exposure, and Blogs coverage that Yahoo Finance skips.

Yahoo Finance includes ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Options, Dividends, Splits, and Education 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..

Yahoo Finance is known for: Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., and Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data..

Yahoo Finance offers mobile access, which Fey skips.

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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.

Platforms

Desktop
Web

Pricing

Subscription
Free
Other

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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Yahoo Finance

finance.yahoo.com

Hands-on review

One of the most widely used finance portals, offering global market coverage, news, screeners, and portfolio tools. A free plan provides core features, while paid Silver and Gold tiers add extras such as research, enhanced filters, and historical data downloads. Real-time vs delayed quotes vary by exchange, and mobile apps support price alerts and personalized news.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research.
  • Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free.
  • Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data.
  • Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.
  • Equity, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters; Plus tiers add premium filters such as Morningstar ratings.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

10 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Portfolio plus 7 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.

Yahoo Finance

Distinct strengths include:

  • Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research.
  • Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free.
  • Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data.
  • Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeFeyYahoo Finance
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Financials, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets

Unique: Stock Comparison, Analyst Forecasts, Transcripts, Factor Exposure, Blogs

Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Financials, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets

Unique: ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Options, Dividends, Splits, Education

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

  • 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.
  • Students: free access for U.S. .edu (up to 4 years); one‑click **Export to Excel**.

Unique

  • Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research.
  • Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free.
  • Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data.
  • Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.
  • Equity, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters; Plus tiers add premium filters such as Morningstar ratings.
  • Portfolio tracking with editable lots and transaction history; certain brokerages can be linked for automatic holdings sync.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Fey and Yahoo Finance both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Financials, Analyst Recommendations, 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 Yahoo Finance require subscriptions?

Both Fey and Yahoo Finance keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Yahoo Finance 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 Yahoo Finance stands out for Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., and Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data..

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.