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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Investing.com vs Stockcircle
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Investing.com
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile · Other
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about stock comparison, data visualizations, and options, things Stockcircle doesn't offer
Pick Stockcircle instead if
Stockcircle
Free • From $99/yr · Web
- You care about US government trades and ETF screeners, things Investing.com doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Investing.com and Stockcircle cover a lot of the same ground (9 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and institutional ownership), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Investing.com simply does more: 34 categories to Stockcircle's 11, including stock comparison, data visualizations, and options, plus a mobile app. Stockcircle counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Investing.com
- Broader coverage
- Investing.com34 vs 11 categories
- Mobile app
- Investing.com
- Asset coverage
- Investing.comAdds commodities and currencies
- 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 $99/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 15 limits: Free / Ad-supported Investing.com: public api: Not available, Free / Ad-supported Investing.com: data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time +13 more | 3 limits: Free: screener: "Join Stockcircle Pro to see all stocks" on screener., Free: notifications: Pro page: "Without Pro, you only receive one monthly recap email." +1 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | — |
Integrations | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgets, RSS feeds +2 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +1 more |
Categories covered | 34 | 11 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more | — |
Data partners | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more | 3 partners: Financial Modeling Prep, FRED +1 more |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +4 more | Universe builder and AI summaries: Transcripts |
Security | Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Investing.com | Visit Stockcircle |
Where each one shines
What Investing.com and Stockcircle each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Investing.com and Stockcircle each do best.What Investing.com does best
- Monitor global markets across stocks, ETFs, indices, commodities, currencies, crypto, bonds, funds, futures, options, interest rates, and economic indicators.
- Use the economic calendar for streaming macro events, actual versus forecast data, country and importance filters, time-zone controls, date ranges, and event alerts.
- Track watchlists and portfolios across web and mobile with alerts, holdings monitoring, CSV import for watchlists or holdings, and portfolio CSV export.
- Screen stocks with filters for valuation, growth, dividends, sectors, industries, themes, technicals, risk, returns, price, market cap, and profile data.
- Research ticker pages with charts, technical indicators, financials, analyst ratings, transcripts, SEC filings, insider trading, earnings, dividends, news, and related investment ideas where available.
What Stockcircle does best
- Track investment-guru holdings and transactions from SEC-reported Form 13F and insider Forms 3/4 data.
- Review holdings lists, transaction history, and estimated purchase prices based on the average stock price during the reporting period.
- Follow email notifications for newly reported transactions, with Pro positioned around instant notifications and non-Pro users receiving monthly recap email.
- Monitor U.S.
- Review insider trades from executives and directors with price-at-trade data and change since trade.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Investing.com and Stockcircle, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Investing.com and Stockcircle, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosClosed-End FundsFunds+4 more | StocksETFsBondsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors+2 more | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Not specified |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | Not specified |
Pricing sources | ExchangeOTCVendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFactSetRefinitivMarket maker CFDsOther financial data providers | Financial Modeling PrepFREDParqet |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | Not specified |
Integrations | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgetsRSS feedsGoogle Play appApple App Store app | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVXML | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthMulti-currencyYield curvesCDS spreadsAI summaries: Transcripts and News | Universe builderAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | Investing.com / Fusion MediaFounded 2007Support: Email and Chat | BIT Enterprises UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Country: GermanySupport: Email |
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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 / Ad-supported Investing.com”public api: Not available · data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time · +1 more | Freescreener: "Join Stockcircle Pro to see all stocks" on screener. · notifications: Pro page: "Without Pro, you only receive one monthly recap email." · +1 more |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“InvestingPro”warren ai credits: 50/month · us pro picks strategies: 6 · +4 more | $99/yr≈ $8.25/mo“Pro (Annual)” |
| Top plan | Subscription“InvestingPro+”warren ai credits: 500/month · pro picks strategies: 88 · +4 more | $16.49/mo“Pro (Monthly)” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Investing.com and Stockcircle?
Investing.com leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while Stockcircle puts more weight on institutional ownership, insider data, and US government trades. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Investing.com and Stockcircle cost?
Good news: both Investing.com and Stockcircle have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Investing.com or Stockcircle?
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 Investing.com or Stockcircle on my phone?
Investing.com lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Stockcircle doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Investing.com or Stockcircle?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Investing.com if stock comparison and data visualizations matter to you; go with Stockcircle if you'd rather have US government trades and ETF screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Investing.com and Stockcircle cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, bonds, and other. Investing.com also handles commodities, currencies, and cryptos.
Does Investing.com or Stockcircle have real-time data?
Investing.com offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Stockcircle runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from Investing.com and Stockcircle?
Investing.com exports to CSV. Stockcircle is stingier about getting data out.
Is Investing.com or Stockcircle better for day trading?
Investing.com is the one positioned more for active traders. Stockcircle is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: Investing.com or Stockcircle?
Both Investing.com and Stockcircle 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 Investing.com or Stockcircle?
Investing.com handles portfolio tracking. Stockcircle is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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