VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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FOIAsearch vs justETF comparison

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

Quick takeaways

FOIAsearch adds Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Flags coverage that justETF skips.

justETF includes ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Portfolio, Backtesting, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Which ETF includes this Stock?, and Education categories that FOIAsearch omits.

justETF offers mobile access, which FOIAsearch skips.

In depth comparison

FOIAsearch

foiasearch.com

Free SEC‑FOIA log search with investor‑oriented alerts. Tracks FOIA requests filed with the SEC (post‑Oct 1, 2019), highlights requests denied under Exemption 7(A) (B7A)—a known signal of ongoing enforcement activity—and offers alerts for portfolio tickers and issuer‑relations (‘IR Watch’) plus monthly Prominent Reporter Alerts. Built by Edwin Dorsey (The Bear Cave).

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Unified search of SEC FOIA Logs with lists for ‘All Requests’ and ‘B7A Exempt Requests’.
‘Protect My Portfolio’ email alerts on FOIA activity tied to saved companies/tickers.
‘IR Watch’ alerts when hedge funds, research firms, or reporters FOIA your company (IR use‑case).
Monthly ‘Prominent Reporter Alerts’ to see what journalists are requesting before stories publish.
B7A (FOIA Exemption 7(A)) call‑outs; academic work shows B7A denials are predictive of ongoing/future SEC investigations.

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justETF

justetf.com

Hands-on review

ETF-focused research and portfolio platform designed for European investors. The free plan supports one portfolio and one watchlist, while Premium tiers (5 or 25 portfolios) add advanced simulations, performance attribution, rebalancing, alerts, Excel export, and unlimited watchlists. Premium is billed quarterly or annually, with a 14-day money-back guarantee.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Comprehensive database and screener for European ETFs and physically backed ETCs, with the ability to filter, compare, and analyze funds.
ETF profiles display top-10 holdings, listings across multiple exchanges, performance data, and risk metrics.
Stock profiles show how many ETFs include each company, with data sourced from Trackinsight, etfinfo, Xignite, gettex, FactSet, and justETF.
Portfolio tracking is transaction-based, with automatic booking of dividends on ex-date.
Portfolio monitoring includes email alerts, anti-cyclical rebalancing tools, and a broker order list (with direct order transfer to partner brokers, no credentials shared).

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Where they differ

FOIAsearch

Distinct strengths include:

Regulatory Filings Monitoring Flags

Unified search of SEC FOIA Logs with lists for ‘All Requests’ and ‘B7A Exempt Requests’.
‘Protect My Portfolio’ email alerts on FOIA activity tied to saved companies/tickers.
‘IR Watch’ alerts when hedge funds, research firms, or reporters FOIA your company (IR use‑case).
Monthly ‘Prominent Reporter Alerts’ to see what journalists are requesting before stories publish.

justETF

Distinct strengths include:

ETF Screeners ETF Comparison Portfolio Backtesting ETF Overview ETF Performance ETF Holdings ETF Fundamentals

Comprehensive database and screener for European ETFs and physically backed ETCs, with the ability to filter, compare, and analyze funds.
ETF profiles display top-10 holdings, listings across multiple exchanges, performance data, and risk metrics.
Stock profiles show how many ETFs include each company, with data sourced from Trackinsight, etfinfo, Xignite, gettex, FactSet, and justETF.
Portfolio tracking is transaction-based, with automatic booking of dividends on ex-date.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	FOIAsearch	justETF
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Alerts, Watchlist Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Flags	Shared: Alerts, Watchlist Unique: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Portfolio, Backtesting, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Education
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	ETFs, Commodities, Stocks
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Unified search of SEC FOIA Logs with lists for ‘All Requests’ and ‘B7A Exempt Requests’. ‘Protect My Portfolio’ email alerts on FOIA activity tied to saved companies/tickers. ‘IR Watch’ alerts when hedge funds, research firms, or reporters FOIA your company (IR use‑case). Monthly ‘Prominent Reporter Alerts’ to see what journalists are requesting before stories publish. B7A (FOIA Exemption 7(A)) call‑outs; academic work shows B7A denials are predictive of ongoing/future SEC investigations. Covers SEC FOIA requests filed after Oct 1, 2019; links back to the official SEC FOIA Logs page for provenance.	Unique Comprehensive database and screener for European ETFs and physically backed ETCs, with the ability to filter, compare, and analyze funds. ETF profiles display top-10 holdings, listings across multiple exchanges, performance data, and risk metrics. Stock profiles show how many ETFs include each company, with data sourced from Trackinsight, etfinfo, Xignite, gettex, FactSet, and justETF. Portfolio tracking is transaction-based, with automatic booking of dividends on ex-date. Portfolio monitoring includes email alerts, anti-cyclical rebalancing tools, and a broker order list (with direct order transfer to partner brokers, no credentials shared). Simulation tools allow historical portfolio backtests, benchmark comparisons, detailed return attribution, and risk visualization via “risk cloud” charts.
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 FOIAsearch and justETF both support?

Both platforms cover Alerts, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do FOIAsearch and justETF require subscriptions?

Both FOIAsearch and justETF keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

justETF ships a dedicated mobile experience, while FOIAsearch focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

FOIAsearch differentiates itself with Unified search of SEC FOIA Logs with lists for ‘All Requests’ and ‘B7A Exempt Requests’., ‘Protect My Portfolio’ email alerts on FOIA activity tied to saved companies/tickers., and ‘IR Watch’ alerts when hedge funds, research firms, or reporters FOIA your company (IR use‑case)., whereas justETF stands out for Comprehensive database and screener for European ETFs and physically backed ETCs, with the ability to filter, compare, and analyze funds., ETF profiles display top-10 holdings, listings across multiple exchanges, performance data, and risk metrics., and Stock profiles show how many ETFs include each company, with data sourced from Trackinsight, etfinfo, Xignite, gettex, FactSet, and justETF..

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