VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) vs Macrotrends comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
markets.ft.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 Screeners, Financials, and Data Visualizations.
- Coverage tilt: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) has 10 categories you won't get in Macrotrends; Macrotrends has 7 unique categories.
- Pricing: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is Free, Subscription; Macrotrends is Free, Other.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Portfolio: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is tagged for this workflow; Macrotrends has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is tagged for this workflow; Macrotrends 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 | FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) | Macrotrends |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies | Stocks, ETFs, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Other |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) strengths
Categories covered by FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) but not Macrotrends.
Macrotrends strengths
Categories covered by Macrotrends but not FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Macrotrends both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Financials, and Data Visualizations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Macrotrends require subscriptions?
Both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Macrotrends keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Macrotrends focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) differentiates itself with Comprehensive tools hub including watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equities and fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator (beta)., Free accounts allow users to build watchlists, track portfolios, and set price or news alerts directly from instrument pages., and Portfolio tool supports manual transaction entry, shows key fundamentals, and integrates related FT news., whereas Macrotrends stands out for Interactive charts for stocks, commodities, indices, currencies, crypto, and macroeconomic data, often with history spanning back 50–100 years., Free stock screener with 50+ filters covering fundamentals, technicals, and performance; includes U.S. and international equities., and Company profile pages combine daily prices, dividends, and full annual/quarterly financial statements, with fundamentals sourced from Zacks..
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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).
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.