VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Tool Comparison
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) vs Portfolio Visualizer 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
Portfolio Visualizer
portfoliovisualizer.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 Data Visualizations.
- Coverage tilt: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) has 12 categories you won't get in Portfolio Visualizer; Portfolio Visualizer has 6 unique categories.
- Platforms: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) runs on Web, Mobile; Portfolio Visualizer runs on Web.
Category leaders
- Screeners: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is tagged for this workflow; Portfolio Visualizer has no category votes yet.
- Portfolio: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is tagged for this workflow; Portfolio Visualizer has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is tagged for this workflow; Portfolio Visualizer 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) | Portfolio Visualizer |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities |
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, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) strengths
Categories covered by FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) but not Portfolio Visualizer.
Portfolio Visualizer strengths
Categories covered by Portfolio Visualizer but not FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Portfolio Visualizer both support?
Both platforms cover 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 Portfolio Visualizer require subscriptions?
Both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Portfolio Visualizer 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 Portfolio Visualizer 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 Portfolio Visualizer stands out for Portfolio backtesting for mutual funds, ETFs, and stocks with configurable rebalancing rules; separate modules for asset-class backtesting., Monte Carlo simulations for portfolio growth, survival probabilities, and goal-based financial planning., and Optimization tools including efficient frontier modeling, mean–variance optimization, and the Black–Litterman model..
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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.