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FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) vs Reuters
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FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You care about portfolio, compounding calculator, and screeners, things Reuters doesn't offer
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Reuters
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You care about news, something FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Reuters cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, watchlist, alerts, and financials), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) simply does more: 10 categories to Reuters's 4, including portfolio, compounding calculator, and screeners. Reuters counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Broader coverage
- FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)10 vs 4 categories
- Free plan
- Both
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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 | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | Digital Subscription: pricing: Regional app/site subscription process; public pricing varies by country |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 10 | 4 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | 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 | 3 signals: Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder | — |
| Try it | Visit FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) | Visit Reuters |
Where each one shines
What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Reuters each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Reuters 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 Reuters does best
- Reading access to global business, markets, company, economy, policy, commodities, currencies, rates, and geopolitical news from Reuters.
- Reuters Markets sections for stocks, bonds, rates, currencies, commodities, and broad market context.
- Direct access to company profile pages with charts, financial statements, and key ratios sourced from LSEG.
- Tracking favorite companies and news flow through mobile watchlists and personalized My News feeds.
- The iOS and Android apps for saved articles, media and podcasts, customizable push alerts, and personalized feeds.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Reuters, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Reuters, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrencies | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | Not specified |
Export formats | PDF | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Not specified |
Vendor & support | The Financial Times Ltd.Country: United KingdomSupport: Email | Reuters (Thomson Reuters) |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 4/5Reliability 5/5UX 4/5 |
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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)” | Free“Free (Registration)” |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“FT Digital (Subscriber)” | Subscription“Digital Subscription”pricing: Regional app/site subscription process; public pricing varies by country |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Reuters?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and alerts, while Reuters puts more weight on news, alerts, and watchlist. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Reuters cost?
Good news: both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Reuters have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Reuters?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if portfolio and compounding calculator matter to you; go with Reuters if you'd rather have news. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Reuters cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, bonds, and commodities. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) also handles mutual funds. Reuters adds futures on top.
Which has a better stock screener: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Reuters?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Reuters doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Reuters?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) handles portfolio tracking. Reuters is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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