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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) vs Qfinr
Pick FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about alerts, compounding calculator, and financials, things Qfinr doesn't offer
Pick Qfinr if
Qfinr
Subscription · Web · Mobile
- You care about backtesting, scenario & stress tests, and stock ideas, 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 Qfinr cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and screeners), 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 alerts and compounding calculator, and only Qfinr gives you backtesting and scenario & stress tests.
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Key differences at a glance
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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 | Subscription |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | — | CAMS (statement import), Karvy / KFintech (statement import) +6 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 10 | 8 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Capabilities | Universe builder | — |
| Try it | Visit FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) | Visit Qfinr |
Where each one shines
What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Qfinr each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Qfinr 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.
- Support for setting price or news alerts and manage delivery through the site or myFT email preferences.
- World Markets and sector pages for interactive charts, overlays, and performance comparisons.
What Qfinr does best
- Tracking a multi-asset portfolio across stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, deposits, and cash-style accounts.
- Statement-import workflows for Indian custodians and brokers such as CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities.
- Analysis of portfolio risk with stress-testing and what-if tools designed for understanding how holdings may react under different market conditions.
- Benchmark portfolio behavior using daily return comparisons rather than only checking current market value.
- Screening for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs from one research environment when evaluating new holdings or portfolio replacements.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Qfinr, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Qfinr, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrencies | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Not specified |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: INIdentifiers: RIC and Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | CSVCustodianManual |
Integrations | Not specified | CAMS (statement import)Karvy / KFintech (statement import)NSDL (statement import)CDSL (statement import)Zerodha (CSV import)HDFC Securities (export/import file)ICICI Securities (export/import file)Kotak Securities (export/import file) |
Export formats | PDF | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Not specified |
Vendor & support | The Financial Times Ltd.Country: United KingdomSupport: Email | Qfinr Pte LtdSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 2/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 |
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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)” | — |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“FT Digital (Subscriber)” | Subscription |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Qfinr?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and alerts, while Qfinr puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and backtesting. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Qfinr free to use?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Qfinr is paid-only. If budget matters, start with FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Should I choose FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Qfinr?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if alerts and compounding calculator matter to you; go with Qfinr if you'd rather have backtesting and scenario & stress tests. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Qfinr cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and bonds. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) also handles currencies. Qfinr adds other on top.
Which has a better stock screener: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Qfinr?
Both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Qfinr 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 Qfinr?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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