VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) vs Valuesider
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FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want portfolio, compounding calculator, and ETF screeners.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick Valuesider instead if
Valuesider
Free • From $204/yr · Web
- You want institutional ownership.
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
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 Valuesider cover a lot of the same ground (5 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 Valuesider's 6, including portfolio, compounding calculator, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. Valuesider counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
- Broader coverage
- FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)10 vs 6 categories
- Free plan
- Both
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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 | Free • From $204/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 10 | 6 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | Adjustments: Splits |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) | Visit Valuesider |
Where each one shines
What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Valuesider each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Valuesider 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.
- Email alerts for 52-week highs or lows, unusual trading volume, and moves through the 15-day moving average.
- World Markets and sector pages for interactive charts, overlays, and performance comparisons.
What Valuesider does best
- Browse tracked value-investor portfolios with quarter-by-quarter holdings and activity from SEC 13F filings.
- Review homepage summaries such as top owned securities, top buys, top sells, and biggest aggregated investments across tracked gurus.
- The Holdings Screener to filter the aggregate guru portfolio by ownership, number of gurus, security type, and portfolio-impact fields.
- The Activity Screener to analyze aggregated buy and sell changes across investors and quarter windows.
- Export support for screener results to XLSX, XLS, or CSV for offline research notes and spreadsheets.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Valuesider, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Valuesider, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrencies | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFundsBondsOptionsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailValue InvestorsLong-term InvestorsAnalystsStudents/Researchers |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Not specified |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker and CUSIP |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | Not specified |
Export formats | PDF | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | The Financial Times Ltd.Country: United KingdomSupport: Email | Valuesider LLCSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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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)” | Free“Basic” |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“FT Digital (Subscriber)” | $204/yr≈ $17/mo“Premium annual” |
| Tier 2 | — | $25/mo“Premium” |
| Tier 3 | — | $444/yr≈ $37/mo“Elite annual” |
| Top plan | — | $55/mo“Elite” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Valuesider?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and alerts, while Valuesider puts more weight on screeners, institutional ownership, and data visualizations. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Valuesider cost?
Good news: both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Valuesider have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Valuesider?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Valuesider on my phone?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Valuesider doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Valuesider?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if portfolio and compounding calculator matter to you; go with Valuesider if you'd rather have institutional ownership. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Valuesider cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and bonds. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) also handles commodities and currencies. Valuesider adds closed-end funds, funds, and options on top.
Can I export data from FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Valuesider?
Valuesider exports to CSV and Excel. 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 Valuesider?
Both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Valuesider 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 Valuesider?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) handles portfolio tracking. Valuesider is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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