VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Tool Comparison
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) vs Morningstar Investor 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
Morningstar Investor
morningstar.com
At a glance
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FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
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Morningstar Investor
$20.75/mo
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Platform details
| Attribute | FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) | Morningstar Investor |
|---|---|---|
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrencies | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFunds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Not specified |
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Not specified |
API access | Not specified | Not specified |
Export formats | PDF | Not specified |
Coverage overlap
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Categories covered by FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) only.
Categories covered by Morningstar Investor only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Morningstar Investor?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) focuses on Portfolio, Watchlist, and Alerts while Morningstar Investor specializes in Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Stock Comparison. They overlap in 7 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.
How much do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Morningstar Investor cost?
Good news—both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Morningstar Investor offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.
Should I choose FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Morningstar Investor?
Choose FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if you need Comprehensive tools hub including watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equities and fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator (beta)., and Free accounts allow users to build watchlists, track portfolios, and set price or news alerts directly from instrument pages.. Go with Morningstar Investor if Screeners: create your own screens using 200+ unique data points; save custom views for portfolios, watchlists, and screeners., and Investment discovery: pre‑filtered investment lists plus the ability to find/compare securities using valuation and performance metrics (described as spanning global company & share‑class data). better fits how you invest.
What asset classes do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Morningstar Investor cover?
Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) also includes Bonds, Commodities, and Currencies. Morningstar Investor adds coverage for Closed-End Funds, and Funds.
Which has a better stock screener—FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Morningstar Investor?
Both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Morningstar Investor include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.
Can I track my portfolio with FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Morningstar Investor?
Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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