FX Replay adds Backtesting, Paper Trading, Data Visualizations, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), and Monte Carlo coverage that IPOScoop skips.
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Tool Comparison
FX Replay vs IPOScoop comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
IPOScoop includes IPO, Secondary Offerings, News, Scores, and Regulatory Filings Monitoring categories that FX Replay omits.
In depth comparison
FX Replay
fxreplay.com
Browser-based replay & manual backtesting platform for FX, futures (incl. CME), crypto, and commodities. Distinctives include seconds-level data on select markets, multi-chart layouts (up to 16), multi‑asset sessions (up to 5 instruments), analytics with Monte Carlo & RR simulators, a journal/checklists, and an economic calendar (plan-limited country coverage). Paid plans include a 5‑day free trial.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols.
- Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures.
- Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery).
- MultiPair sessions (backtest up to 5 assets simultaneously).
- MultiChart layouts (up to 16 charts).
Community votes (overall)
IPOScoop
iposcoop.com
U.S.-focused IPO tracker with calendars, profiles, and editorial coverage. Free sections include the IPO Calendar, Pricings, Last 100, and Last 12 Months. Subscriber access unlocks SCOOP Ratings, quiet-period and lock-up trackers, and certain detailed fields on IPO pages. A corporate XML feed is also available for institutional clients.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- IPO Calendar with upcoming and recently priced deals, plus roll-ups like “Last 100 IPOs” and “Last 12 Months.”
- SCOOP Ratings (1–5 stars) that reflect the Street’s consensus on expected first-day premiums, with published disclaimers on methodology.
- Detailed IPO profiles covering symbol, exchange, share count, price range, underwriters, and historical notes.
- Quiet-period and lock-up expiration trackers (specific dates available to subscribers only).
- Pipeline tools to view IPOs by managers, by industry, or by recent filings.
Community votes (overall)
Where they differ
FX Replay
Distinct strengths include:
- Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols.
- Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures.
- Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery).
- MultiPair sessions (backtest up to 5 assets simultaneously).
IPOScoop
Distinct strengths include:
- IPO Calendar with upcoming and recently priced deals, plus roll-ups like “Last 100 IPOs” and “Last 12 Months.”
- SCOOP Ratings (1–5 stars) that reflect the Street’s consensus on expected first-day premiums, with published disclaimers on methodology.
- Detailed IPO profiles covering symbol, exchange, share count, price range, underwriters, and historical notes.
- Quiet-period and lock-up expiration trackers (specific dates available to subscribers only).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | FX Replay | IPOScoop |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Calendar Unique: Backtesting, Paper Trading, Data Visualizations, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Monte Carlo | Shared: Calendar Unique: IPO, Secondary Offerings, News, Scores, Regulatory Filings Monitoring |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Currencies, Futures, Commodities, Cryptos | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FX Replay and IPOScoop both support?
Both platforms cover Calendar workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do FX Replay and IPOScoop require subscriptions?
Both FX Replay and IPOScoop keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access FX Replay and IPOScoop?
Both FX Replay and IPOScoop prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
FX Replay differentiates itself with Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols., Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures., and Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery)., whereas IPOScoop stands out for IPO Calendar with upcoming and recently priced deals, plus roll-ups like “Last 100 IPOs” and “Last 12 Months.”, SCOOP Ratings (1–5 stars) that reflect the Street’s consensus on expected first-day premiums, with published disclaimers on methodology., and Detailed IPO profiles covering symbol, exchange, share count, price range, underwriters, and historical notes..
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