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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: StockFetcher checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) vs StockFetcher
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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 do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about portfolio, compounding calculator, and ETF screeners, things StockFetcher doesn't offer
Pick StockFetcher instead if
StockFetcher
From $8.95/mo · Web
- Go this way if you prefer a simpler, more focused tool.
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 StockFetcher cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including watchlist, alerts, and screeners), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) simply does more: 10 categories to StockFetcher's 4, including portfolio, compounding calculator, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. StockFetcher counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
- Broader coverage
- FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)10 vs 4 categories
- Mobile app
- FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
- Global coverage
- FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
- Asset coverage
- FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)Adds ETFs and mutual funds
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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 | From $8.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
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 |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Custom formulas and Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) | Visit StockFetcher |
Where each one shines
What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and StockFetcher each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and StockFetcher 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 StockFetcher does best
- Write stock screens in a plain-English, text-based query language built around 125+ technical indicators.
- Standard for up to 100 saved filters and watchlists, or Advanced for 250 each plus larger symbol lists, bigger CSV exports, and advanced filter support.
- Tools for running U.S. stock screens on end-of-day CSI data with delayed intraday updates from DDFPlus.
- Quote delays: Nasdaq data is delayed 15 minutes, while NYSE and AMEX data is delayed 20 minutes.
- Send saved-filter results by email each day from account settings.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and StockFetcher, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and StockFetcher, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrencies | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: USExchanges: XNAS, XNYS, and XASEIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | CSVManual |
Export formats | PDF | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Custom formulasUniverse builder |
Vendor & support | The Financial Times Ltd.Country: United KingdomSupport: Email | Vestyl Software L.L.C.Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 3/5Reliability 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)” | $8.95/mo“Standard (Monthly)” |
| Tier 2 | — | $16.95/mo“Advanced (Monthly)” |
| Tier 3 | — | Subscription“Standard (Quarterly)” |
| Tier 4 | — | Subscription“Advanced (Quarterly)” |
| Tier 5 | — | One-time“Standard (One-time 6-month)” |
| Tier 6 | — | One-time“Standard (One-time 1-year)” |
| Tier 7 | — | One-time“Advanced (One-time 6-month)” |
| Top plan | — | One-time“Advanced (One-time 1-year)” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and StockFetcher?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and alerts, while StockFetcher puts more weight on screeners, watchlist, and data visualizations. 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 StockFetcher free to use?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. StockFetcher 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.
Can I use FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or StockFetcher on my phone?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. StockFetcher doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or StockFetcher?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if portfolio and compounding calculator matter to you; go with StockFetcher if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and StockFetcher cover?
Both cover stocks. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) also handles ETFs, mutual funds, and bonds.
Which covers international markets: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or StockFetcher?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. StockFetcher is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and StockFetcher?
StockFetcher exports to CSV. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or StockFetcher?
Both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and StockFetcher 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 StockFetcher?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) handles portfolio tracking. StockFetcher is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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