VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) vs Value Line comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) logo

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)

markets.ft.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Hands-on review
Value Line logo

Value Line

valueline.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)Web, Mobile
Value LineWeb
Categories
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)13
Value Line12
Pricing details

Tool

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Free (Registered)Free
FT Digital (Subscriber)Subscription

Tool

Value Line

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial14 days

Plans & pricing

Free newslettersFree
Investment Survey - Smart Investor (Digital)Subscription
Investment Survey - Savvy Investor (Digital)Subscription
Fund Advisor PlusSubscription
New Value Line ETFs ServiceSubscription
Value Line Options SurveySubscription
Value Line Select OnlineSubscription
Category leaders
Stock IdeasValue Line
PortfolioFT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
NewsValue Line
AlertsTied
Insider DataFT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
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Platform details

AttributeFT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)Value Line
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrencies
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North America
Data freshness
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
PDF
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories6

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) strengths7

Categories covered by FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) only.

Value Line strengths6

Categories covered by Value Line only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Value Line?

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) focuses on Portfolio, Watchlist, and Alerts while Value Line specializes in Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Watchlist. They overlap in 6 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Value Line cost?

Good news—both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Value Line offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Value Line on my phone?

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Value Line is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Should I choose FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Value Line?

Choose FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if you need Comprehensive tools hub including watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equities and fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator (beta)., and Free accounts allow users to build watchlists, track portfolios, and set price or news alerts directly from instrument pages.. Go with Value Line if Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription)., and Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Value Line cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) also includes Bonds, Commodities, and Currencies. Value Line adds coverage for Options.

Which has a better stock screener—FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Value Line?

Both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Value Line include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Value Line?

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) offers portfolio tracking features. Value Line is more focused on research and analysis.

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