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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) vs justETF
Pick FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You care about compounding calculator, screeners, and financials, things justETF doesn't offer
Pick justETF if
justETF
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about ETF comparison, backtesting, and ETF analysis, things FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and justETF cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) gives you compounding calculator and screeners, and only justETF gives you ETF comparison and backtesting.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- justETF
- Asset coverage
- FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)Adds mutual funds and bonds
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • Paid plans available | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | 4 limits: Premium 5 (Annual): refund period days: 14, Premium 5 (Quarterly): refund period days: 14 +2 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 10 | 9 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder | 4 signals: Universe builder, Performance attribution +2 more |
| Try it | Visit FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) | Visit justETF |
Where each one shines
What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and justETF each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and justETF each do best.What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) does best
- Tracking global equities, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, and currencies through FT market pages.
- Watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equity screeners, fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator from the markets tools hub.
- Tools for building watchlists and manual portfolios with a free FT account, then connect instrument pages to related FT news.
- Email alerts for 52-week highs or lows, unusual trading volume, and moves through the 15-day moving average.
- World Markets and sector pages for interactive charts, overlays, and performance comparisons.
What justETF does best
- Screening for European ETFs and physically backed ETCs by region, asset class, index, provider, costs, distribution policy, replication, fund size, performance, and other ETF-specific fields.
- Comparison tools for ETFs side by side using fund profiles, performance, risk metrics, holdings, listings, and exchange availability.
- Stock profile pages to see which ETFs include a company and how ETF exposure is distributed.
- Tracking a transaction-based ETF portfolio with dividend booking on ex-date and performance views over time.
- Strategy Builder for ETF savings plans, including recurring investments that can be automatically recorded.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and justETF, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and justETF, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrencies | ETFsCommoditiesStocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Europe |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: ISIN and Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | Manual |
Export formats | PDF | ExcelImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builderPerformance attributionPortfolio attributionRebalancing |
Vendor & support | The Financial Times Ltd.Country: United KingdomSupport: Email | justETF GmbHCountry: GermanySupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Free (Registered)” | Free |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“FT Digital (Subscriber)” | €118.80/yr“Premium 5 (Annual)”refund period days: 14 |
| Tier 2 | — | €44.70/qtr“Premium 5 (Quarterly)”refund period days: 14 |
| Tier 3 | — | €238.80/yr“Premium 25 (Annual)”refund period days: 14 |
| Top plan | — | €74.70/qtr“Premium 25 (Quarterly)”refund period days: 14 |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and justETF?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and alerts, while justETF puts more weight on ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and portfolio. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and justETF cost?
Good news: both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and justETF have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or justETF?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if compounding calculator and screeners matter to you; go with justETF if you'd rather have ETF comparison and backtesting. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and justETF cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and commodities. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) also handles mutual funds, bonds, and currencies.
Does FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or justETF have real-time data?
justETF offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and justETF?
justETF exports to Excel. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or justETF?
Both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and justETF include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or justETF?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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