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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs Portfolio Visualizer comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
FINVIZ
finviz.com
Portfolio Visualizer
portfoliovisualizer.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Data Visualizations, Backtesting, and Correlation.
- Coverage tilt: FINVIZ has 12 categories you won't get in Portfolio Visualizer; Portfolio Visualizer has 4 unique categories.
- Platforms: FINVIZ runs on Web, API; Portfolio Visualizer runs on Web.
Category leaders
- Screeners: FINVIZ is tagged for this workflow; Portfolio Visualizer has no category votes yet.
- Portfolio: FINVIZ is tagged for this workflow; Portfolio Visualizer has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: FINVIZ is tagged for this workflow; Portfolio Visualizer has no category votes yet.
- News: FINVIZ is tagged for this workflow; Portfolio Visualizer has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | FINVIZ | Portfolio Visualizer |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Closed-End Funds, Options, Futures, Currencies, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
FINVIZ strengths
Categories covered by FINVIZ but not Portfolio Visualizer.
Portfolio Visualizer strengths
Categories covered by Portfolio Visualizer but not FINVIZ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FINVIZ and Portfolio Visualizer both support?
Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, Backtesting, and Correlation workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do FINVIZ and Portfolio Visualizer require subscriptions?
Both FINVIZ and Portfolio Visualizer keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access FINVIZ and Portfolio Visualizer?
Both FINVIZ and Portfolio Visualizer 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?
FINVIZ differentiates itself with Stock screener with extensive fundamental/technical/news/ETF filters; Elite unlocks additional customizable filters and views., Elite: real-time stock quotes & charts (free is delayed); includes premarket (4:00–9:30 AM) and after-hours (4:00–8:00 PM)., and Multi-layout charting with drawing tools, indicators, and automatic pattern recognition; technical studies are saved automatically., whereas Portfolio Visualizer stands out for Portfolio backtesting for mutual funds, ETFs, and stocks with configurable rebalancing rules; separate modules for asset-class backtesting., Monte Carlo simulations for portfolio growth, survival probabilities, and goal-based financial planning., and Optimization tools including efficient frontier modeling, mean–variance optimization, and the Black–Litterman model..
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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).
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