VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) vs Simply Safe Dividends 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
Simply Safe Dividends
simplysafedividends.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 Portfolio, Watchlist, and Alerts and 3 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) has 7 categories you won't get in Simply Safe Dividends; Simply Safe Dividends has 5 unique categories.
- Pricing: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is Free, Subscription; Simply Safe Dividends is Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Portfolio: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Watchlist: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- 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) | Simply Safe Dividends |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies | Stocks, Closed-End Funds, ETFs, 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 |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) strengths
Categories covered by FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) but not Simply Safe Dividends.
Simply Safe Dividends strengths
Categories covered by Simply Safe Dividends but not FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Simply Safe Dividends both support?
Both platforms cover Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Screeners, Financials, 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 Simply Safe Dividends 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 Simply Safe Dividends 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 Simply Safe Dividends stands out for Dividend Safety Scores™ (0–100) with labeled buckets (Very Unsafe → Very Safe) and a maintained, real‑time track record of dividend cuts avoided., Portfolio tracker with broker syncing or manual/CSV import; near real‑time price updates; export of portfolio/table data., and Stock & closed‑end fund screeners with dozens of filters; idea lists and model portfolios..
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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.