VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★
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Saturday, September 27, 2025
Investors comparing FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) and SecForm4.Com will find that Both FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) and SecForm4.Com concentrate on Watchlist, Alerts, and Screeners workflows, making them natural alternatives for similar investment research jobs. FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) leans into Portfolio, Compounding Calculator, and ETF Screeners, which can be decisive for teams that need depth over breadth. SecForm4.Com stands out with 13D/13G, 13F, and Institutional Data that the competition lacks. Use the feature-by-feature table to inspect unique capabilities and confirm which roadmap best maps to your process.
Head-to-head
FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) vs SecForm4.Com
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, Compounding Calculator, ETF Screeners, Financials, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, and Fund Rating coverage that SecForm4.Com skips.
- SecForm4.Com includes 13D/13G, 13F, Institutional Data, Investor Holdings, Money Flow, and Dividend categories that FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) omits.
- FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) 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., and Portfolio tool supports manual transaction entry, shows key fundamentals, and integrates related FT news..
- SecForm4.Com is known for: Real-time insider trading tracker with watchlists (“Insider Watch”) and email alerts. Advanced users can track up to 100; Pro removes the cap., Insider Trading Screener to filter by role, sector, or time window. Available only on Pro; free/non-subscribers see data delayed by six months., and Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature)..
- FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) has a free tier, while SecForm4.Com requires a paid plan.
- FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) ships a mobile app. SecForm4.Com is web/desktop only.
FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times)
markets.ft.com
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.
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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.
SecForm4.Com
secform4.com
A US-focused insider trading and ownership tracking service with real-time alerts, institutional dashboards, and specialized screeners. Plans gate access to features: Advanced allows up to 100 watchlist alerts, while Pro unlocks unlimited alerts, user-defined triggers, and daily CSV downloads. Several modules (insider screener, dividend screener, buy/sell ratios) are Pro-only. Both tiers include a 7-day free trial.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Real-time insider trading tracker with watchlists (“Insider Watch”) and email alerts. Advanced users can track up to 100; Pro removes the cap.
- Insider Trading Screener to filter by role, sector, or time window. Available only on Pro; free/non-subscribers see data delayed by six months.
- Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature).
- Buy/sell ratio charts showing both number of filings and dollar flow. Available in Pro.
- Interactive sector and industry graphs to explore insider activity across time and industries.
Shared focus areas
Both platforms align on these research themes, so you can stay within one workflow when your use case involves them.
Where they differ
FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times)
Distinct strengths include:
- 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.
SecForm4.Com
Distinct strengths include:
- Real-time insider trading tracker with watchlists (“Insider Watch”) and email alerts. Advanced users can track up to 100; Pro removes the cap.
- Insider Trading Screener to filter by role, sector, or time window. Available only on Pro; free/non-subscribers see data delayed by six months.
- Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature).
- Buy/sell ratio charts showing both number of filings and dollar flow. Available in Pro.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) | SecForm4.Com |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Watchlist, Alerts, Screeners, Insider Data, Data Visualizations Unique: Portfolio, Compounding Calculator, ETF Screeners, Financials, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating | Shared: Watchlist, Alerts, Screeners, Insider Data, Data Visualizations Unique: 13D/13G, 13F, Institutional Data, Investor Holdings, Money Flow, Dividend |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies | Stocks, Options, Bonds |
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 | Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
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 SecForm4.Com both support?
Both platforms cover Watchlist, Alerts, Screeners, Insider Data, and Data Visualizations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) offers a free entry point, while SecForm4.Com requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
Which tool has mobile access?
FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while SecForm4.Com 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 SecForm4.Com stands out for Real-time insider trading tracker with watchlists (“Insider Watch”) and email alerts. Advanced users can track up to 100; Pro removes the cap., Insider Trading Screener to filter by role, sector, or time window. Available only on Pro; free/non-subscribers see data delayed by six months., and Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature)..
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.