FINVIZ adds Watchlist, News, Alerts, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, and Options coverage that Portfolio123 skips.
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FINVIZ vs Portfolio123 comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Portfolio123 includes Quant, Correlation, Calendar, APIs & SDKs, and Broker Connectors categories that FINVIZ omits.
FINVIZ highlights: Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., and Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users..
Portfolio123 is known for: Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry., Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data., and Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging..
FINVIZ
finviz.com
A popular stock screener and charting platform best known for its heat maps, visualization tools, and simple interface. The Free tier is ad-supported with delayed U.S. market data, while FINVIZ Elite unlocks real-time quotes (including pre- and after-hours), intraday chart layouts, backtesting, ETF full-holdings, exports and APIs, alerts, and larger portfolio/watchlist limits. Coverage is U.S. equities only. Elite includes a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.
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Pricing
Quick highlights
- Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions.
- Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200.
- Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users.
- Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.
- ETF research with full holdings breakdown, plus structural and performance metrics (Elite only).
Community votes (overall)
Portfolio123
portfolio123.com
Quant research and live-deployment platform with point-in-time fundamentals and estimates. Users can screen, backtest, and simulate strategies, then deploy them live with broker integrations. Supports API access and a no-code desktop DataMiner. FactSet or S&P Compustat licenses are required for full historical fundamentals.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry.
- Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data.
- Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging.
- ‘Books’ feature to combine multiple strategies and view correlations between them.
- Point-in-time fundamentals, estimates, and corporate actions with dividends handled on ex/pay dates (no survivorship bias or look-ahead).
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
5 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Portfolio plus 2 more areas.
Where they differ
FINVIZ
Distinct strengths include:
- Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions.
- Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200.
- Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users.
- Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.
Portfolio123
Distinct strengths include:
- Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry.
- Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data.
- Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging.
- ‘Books’ feature to combine multiple strategies and view correlations between them.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | FINVIZ | Portfolio123 |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Backtesting, Data APIs Unique: Watchlist, News, Alerts, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, Options | Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Backtesting, Data APIs Unique: Quant, Correlation, Calendar, APIs & SDKs, Broker Connectors |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, Desktop, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | 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 | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FINVIZ and Portfolio123 both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Backtesting, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do FINVIZ and Portfolio123 require subscriptions?
Both FINVIZ and Portfolio123 keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access FINVIZ and Portfolio123?
Both FINVIZ and Portfolio123 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 Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., and Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users., whereas Portfolio123 stands out for Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry., Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data., and Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging..
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