FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) adds Compounding Calculator, ETF Screeners, Insider Data, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, and Fund Rating coverage that Uncle Stock skips.
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Tool Comparison
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) vs Uncle Stock comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Uncle Stock includes Backtesting, Valuation Models, Scores, Institutional Data, Data APIs, and APIs & SDKs categories that FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) omits.
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) ships a mobile app. Uncle Stock is web/desktop only.
In depth comparison
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
markets.ft.com
Hands-on review
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.
Categories
Platforms
WebMobile
Pricing
FreeSubscription
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.
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Uncle Stock
unclestock.com
Editor’s pick Hands-on review
Fundamental stock screener/backtester for DIY/value investors. Plan gating: Bronze = screener + watchlist + shared queries; Silver adds multi-sort, flexible matching, charts, and yearly backtests; Gold adds quarterly/half-yearly backtests, portfolio email notifications, CSV export/API (max 300 calls/month), and crypto coverage . Pricing is shown in both USD and EUR on the official pricing page . Some quotes/indexes are delayed (~30 minutes per terms) .
Categories
Platforms
WebAPI
Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- Screens 97,000+ stocks (nano-cap to large-cap) with 2,000+ metrics; pricing page lists “History: 23 years” on Bronze .
- Includes guru-inspired models/screens (Buffett, Graham, Lynch) and provides advice/scores and a price target metric set (plan-dependent) .
- Screen builder supports metric conditions and (Silver+) multi-criteria composite ranking; query clauses include Must/Should/Exclude .
- (Silver+) Built-in backtesting of screens with yearly rebalancing; (Gold) adds quarterly and half-yearly rebalancing .
- Backtest configuration includes sector caps, rebalance strategies, early-sell/stop-loss rules, and multiple position sizing methods (e.g., equal / volatility-weighted) .
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Where they differ
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
Distinct strengths include:
Compounding CalculatorETF ScreenersInsider DataFund OverviewFund PerformanceFund HoldingsFund Rating
- 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.
Uncle Stock
Distinct strengths include:
- Screens 97,000+ stocks (nano-cap to large-cap) with 2,000+ metrics; pricing page lists “History: 23 years” on Bronze .
- Includes guru-inspired models/screens (Buffett, Graham, Lynch) and provides advice/scores and a price target metric set (plan-dependent) .
- Screen builder supports metric conditions and (Silver+) multi-criteria composite ranking; query clauses include Must/Should/Exclude .
- (Silver+) Built-in backtesting of screens with yearly rebalancing; (Gold) adds quarterly and half-yearly rebalancing .
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) | Uncle Stock |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Screeners, Financials, Data Visualizations Unique: Compounding Calculator, ETF Screeners, Insider Data, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating | Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Screeners, Financials, Data Visualizations Unique: Backtesting, Valuation Models, Scores, Institutional Data, Data APIs, APIs & SDKs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies | Stocks, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Uncle Stock 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.
Do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Uncle Stock require subscriptions?
Both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Uncle Stock keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Uncle Stock 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 Uncle Stock stands out for Screens 97,000+ stocks (nano-cap to large-cap) with 2,000+ metrics; pricing page lists “History: 23 years” on Bronze ., Includes guru-inspired models/screens (Buffett, Graham, Lynch) and provides advice/scores and a price target metric set (plan-dependent) ., and Screen builder supports metric conditions and (Silver+) multi-criteria composite ranking; query clauses include Must/Should/Exclude ..
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