FX Replay adds Backtesting, Paper Trading, Risk Metrics, Monte Carlo, and Calendar coverage that Valuesider skips.
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Tool Comparison
FX Replay vs Valuesider comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Valuesider includes Screeners, Investor Holdings, and 13F 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.
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)
Valuesider
valuesider.com
Free web tool for tracking “superinvestor” portfolios and stock ownership changes based on SEC 13F filings. Valuesider notes 13F data is delayed (filed up to 45 days after quarter-end) and incomplete (e.g., shorts not included), and states it only shows data from 2013 Q2 onward due to filing format limitations; shares/prices are split-adjusted. Terms prohibit bots/automated scraping.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Browse tracked value-investor (“guru”) portfolios and quarter-by-quarter activity (buys/sells) based on SEC 13F filings.
- Free “Holdings Screener” over the aggregated (“grand”) guru portfolio, with filters (e.g., % of grand portfolio, number of gurus, security type) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV.
- Free “Activity Screener” for aggregated buy/sell changes across gurus, with filters (activity type/period, security type, portfolio-impact metrics) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV.
- Guru portfolio pages include an “Important” button linking to the original SEC reports and provide split-adjusted shares and reported prices.
- Ticker pages show which tracked gurus hold a security and the ownership activity over time (based on gurus’ latest SEC reports).
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).
Valuesider
Distinct strengths include:
- Browse tracked value-investor (“guru”) portfolios and quarter-by-quarter activity (buys/sells) based on SEC 13F filings.
- Free “Holdings Screener” over the aggregated (“grand”) guru portfolio, with filters (e.g., % of grand portfolio, number of gurus, security type) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV.
- Free “Activity Screener” for aggregated buy/sell changes across gurus, with filters (activity type/period, security type, portfolio-impact metrics) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV.
- Guru portfolio pages include an “Important” button linking to the original SEC reports and provide split-adjusted shares and reported prices.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | FX Replay | Valuesider |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Data Visualizations Unique: Backtesting, Paper Trading, Risk Metrics, Monte Carlo, Calendar | Shared: Data Visualizations Unique: Screeners, Investor Holdings, 13F |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Currencies, Futures, Commodities, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Funds, Other |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free |
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 | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FX Replay and Valuesider both support?
Both platforms cover Data Visualizations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do FX Replay and Valuesider require subscriptions?
Both FX Replay and Valuesider keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access FX Replay and Valuesider?
Both FX Replay and Valuesider 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 Valuesider stands out for Browse tracked value-investor (“guru”) portfolios and quarter-by-quarter activity (buys/sells) based on SEC 13F filings., Free “Holdings Screener” over the aggregated (“grand”) guru portfolio, with filters (e.g., % of grand portfolio, number of gurus, security type) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV., and Free “Activity Screener” for aggregated buy/sell changes across gurus, with filters (activity type/period, security type, portfolio-impact metrics) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV..
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