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Tool Comparison

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) vs Ziggma comparison

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

Quick takeaways

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) adds Compounding Calculator, Insider Data, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating, and Data Visualizations coverage that Ziggma skips.

Ziggma includes Stock Ideas, Risk Metrics, Scores, ESG Ratings, Dividends, Dividend, Broker Connectors, Education, and Blogs categories that FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) omits.

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) ships a mobile app. Ziggma is web/desktop only.

In depth comparison

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)

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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.

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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Ziggma

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Broker‑agnostic, web‑based portfolio tracker and fundamental research platform for self‑directed, long‑term investors, combining multi‑account aggregation, Ziggma Stock Scores, dividend and impact analytics, Smart Alerts and a portfolio simulator. Account aggregation uses Plaid and Snaptrade via OAuth and encrypts all holdings data on US‑based AWS infrastructure; Ziggma never sees login credentials. Stock Scores and the Top 50 list unlock on Starter, while Smart Alerts, Portfolio Optimizer and Model & Guru portfolios require Investor or Expert; Expert raises brokerage links and virtual portfolios to unlimited, and all paid tiers include a 7‑day free trial.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Broker‑agnostic web portfolio tracker that consolidates multiple brokerage, IRA and 401(k) accounts into a single dashboard with performance, allocation, income and risk analytics for individual and combined portfolios.
Secure account linking to 10,000+ banks and brokers (including Fidelity, Schwab, Robinhood, Webull, Coinbase and many plan sponsors) via Plaid and Snaptrade using OAuth; Ziggma never sees or stores login credentials and encrypts holdings data.
Dividend Tracker that aggregates cash flows and forward income across all linked accounts, monitors portfolio yield and payment timing, and lets users drill into income by holding.
Algorithm‑powered Ziggma Stock Scores—daily updated, fully fundamentals‑driven 0–100 ratings based on dozens of indicators for growth, profitability, valuation and financial strength for all US stocks above $100m market cap—plus a Top 50 list of high‑scoring stocks in fast‑growing industries.
High‑performance stock and ETF screener with intuitive sliders and presets, including ESG/impact filters (climate leaders, circular economy, Sharia‑compliant) and technical/momentum criteria like 52‑week highs.

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Where they differ

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)

Distinct strengths include:

Compounding Calculator Insider Data Fund Overview Fund Performance Fund Holdings Fund Rating Data Visualizations

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.

Ziggma

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Ideas Risk Metrics Scores ESG Ratings Dividends Dividend Broker Connectors Education

Broker‑agnostic web portfolio tracker that consolidates multiple brokerage, IRA and 401(k) accounts into a single dashboard with performance, allocation, income and risk analytics for individual and combined portfolios.
Secure account linking to 10,000+ banks and brokers (including Fidelity, Schwab, Robinhood, Webull, Coinbase and many plan sponsors) via Plaid and Snaptrade using OAuth; Ziggma never sees or stores login credentials and encrypts holdings data.
Dividend Tracker that aggregates cash flows and forward income across all linked accounts, monitors portfolio yield and payment timing, and lets users drill into income by holding.
Algorithm‑powered Ziggma Stock Scores—daily updated, fully fundamentals‑driven 0–100 ratings based on dozens of indicators for growth, profitability, valuation and financial strength for all US stocks above $100m market cap—plus a Top 50 list of high‑scoring stocks in fast‑growing industries.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)	Ziggma
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Screeners, ETF Screeners, Financials Unique: Compounding Calculator, Insider Data, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating, Data Visualizations	Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Screeners, ETF Screeners, Financials Unique: Stock Ideas, Risk Metrics, Scores, ESG Ratings, Dividends, Dividend, Broker Connectors, Education, Blogs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, 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
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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. Subscriber-only features include insider transaction data (Director Dealings), detailed company financials, and analyst forecasts.	Unique Broker‑agnostic web portfolio tracker that consolidates multiple brokerage, IRA and 401(k) accounts into a single dashboard with performance, allocation, income and risk analytics for individual and combined portfolios. Secure account linking to 10,000+ banks and brokers (including Fidelity, Schwab, Robinhood, Webull, Coinbase and many plan sponsors) via Plaid and Snaptrade using OAuth; Ziggma never sees or stores login credentials and encrypts holdings data. Dividend Tracker that aggregates cash flows and forward income across all linked accounts, monitors portfolio yield and payment timing, and lets users drill into income by holding. Algorithm‑powered Ziggma Stock Scores—daily updated, fully fundamentals‑driven 0–100 ratings based on dozens of indicators for growth, profitability, valuation and financial strength for all US stocks above $100m market cap—plus a Top 50 list of high‑scoring stocks in fast‑growing industries. High‑performance stock and ETF screener with intuitive sliders and presets, including ESG/impact filters (climate leaders, circular economy, Sharia‑compliant) and technical/momentum criteria like 52‑week highs. Impact investing workflow that surfaces impact‑oriented stocks, ETFs, green bonds and other opportunities, and lets users screen portfolios and universes based on values‑aligned themes and impact profiles.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Ziggma both support?

Both platforms cover Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Financials 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 Ziggma require subscriptions?

Both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Ziggma 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 Ziggma 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 Ziggma stands out for Broker‑agnostic web portfolio tracker that consolidates multiple brokerage, IRA and 401(k) accounts into a single dashboard with performance, allocation, income and risk analytics for individual and combined portfolios., Secure account linking to 10,000+ banks and brokers (including Fidelity, Schwab, Robinhood, Webull, Coinbase and many plan sponsors) via Plaid and Snaptrade using OAuth; Ziggma never sees or stores login credentials and encrypts holdings data., and Dividend Tracker that aggregates cash flows and forward income across all linked accounts, monitors portfolio yield and payment timing, and lets users drill into income by holding..

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