VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Tool Comparison

FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) vs N26 comparison

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

Quick takeaways

FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) adds Portfolio, Alerts, Compounding Calculator, Screeners, ETF Screeners, Financials, Insider Data, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating, and Data Visualizations coverage that N26 skips.

N26 includes Brokerage, and Wealth Management categories that FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) omits.

In depth comparison

FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times)

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Hands-on review

The Financial Times’ markets portal combines global market data with watchlists, portfolios, alerts, and screeners. Free registration unlocks basic tools, while an FT subscription is needed for deeper features like director dealings, detailed company financials and forecasts, and access to the Data Archive PDFs. Market data is delayed at least 15 minutes, with equity prices sourced from LSEG and fund data provided by Morningstar.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

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.
Portfolio tool supports manual transaction entry, shows key fundamentals, and integrates related FT news.
Alerts can be managed on-site or via myFT email preferences.
World Markets and sector pages offer interactive charts, overlays, and performance comparisons.

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N26

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Mobile-first bank with built-in investing. Customers can trade stocks, ETFs, and crypto directly in the app. Stock and ETF trades are free across all plans, with fractional investing and recurring plans available. Ready-made funds are powered by BlackRock, while crypto trading is supported by Bitpanda. Fees vary by asset and plan tier, and availability depends on country of residence.

Platforms

Mobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers.
Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans.
Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market).
Automated investment plans offered on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly schedules.
Ready-made funds managed by BlackRock, offered in three profiles: Mindful, Balanced, and Ambitious.

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Where they differ

FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times)

Distinct strengths include:

Portfolio Alerts Compounding Calculator Screeners ETF Screeners Financials Insider Data Fund Overview

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.
Portfolio tool supports manual transaction entry, shows key fundamentals, and integrates related FT news.
Alerts can be managed on-site or via myFT email preferences.

N26

Distinct strengths include:

Brokerage Wealth Management

Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers.
Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans.
Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market).
Automated investment plans offered on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly schedules.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times)	N26
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Watchlist Unique: Portfolio, Alerts, Compounding Calculator, Screeners, ETF Screeners, Financials, Insider Data, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating, Data Visualizations	Shared: Watchlist Unique: Brokerage, Wealth Management
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies	Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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. Portfolio tool supports manual transaction entry, shows key fundamentals, and integrates related FT news. Alerts can be managed on-site or via myFT email preferences. World Markets and sector pages offer interactive charts, overlays, and performance comparisons. Subscriber-only features include insider transaction data (Director Dealings), detailed company financials, and analyst forecasts.	Unique Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers. Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans. Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market). Automated investment plans offered on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly schedules. Ready-made funds managed by BlackRock, offered in three profiles: Mindful, Balanced, and Ambitious. Platform fees for BlackRock funds vary by plan tier, ranging from 0.59% (Standard) down to 0.29% (Metal), charged monthly.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) and N26 both support?

Both platforms cover Watchlist 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 N26 require subscriptions?

Both FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) and N26 keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) and N26?

Both FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) and N26 support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.

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 N26 stands out for Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers., Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans., and Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market)..

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