VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Head-to-head

MacroMicro vs WhaleWisdom comparison

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

Quick takeaways

MacroMicro adds Data Visualizations, ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Calendar, GDP, Inflation Rates, Interest Rates, PMI / ISM, Consumer Sentiment, Commitment of Traders (COT), Watchlist, Backtesting, Correlation, Data APIs, Transcripts, AI Chat, and AI Earnings Summary coverage that WhaleWisdom skips.

WhaleWisdom includes Institutional Data, Investor Holdings, and Stock Ideas categories that MacroMicro omits.

MacroMicro highlights: Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals., ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock., and Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting..

WhaleWisdom is known for: Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings., Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts., and API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening..

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MacroMicro

macromicro.me

Global macro and market analytics platform with data visualizations, ETF tools, backtesting, and AI-powered earnings summaries. Data downloads are gated to Business plans, while API access is offered as a separate annual plan (API Essential). Annual subscribers also get calendar sync and watermark-free chart exports for commercial use.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals.
  • ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock.
  • Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting.
  • Economic Calendar with Google/Apple Calendar sync (available to annual-plan subscribers).
  • U.S. Earnings Database with AI-powered call summaries, available in Max and Business tiers.

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WhaleWisdom

whalewisdom.com

Aggregates 13F filings and insider transactions so investors can follow institutional positioning, build watchlists, and backtest crowding strategies.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings.
  • Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts.
  • API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening.
  • Tools for cloning strategies, monitoring crowding, and tracking portfolio overlaps over time.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

1 overlap

Both tools cover this research theme.

Where they differ

MacroMicro

Distinct strengths include:

  • Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals.
  • ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock.
  • Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting.
  • Economic Calendar with Google/Apple Calendar sync (available to annual-plan subscribers).

WhaleWisdom

Distinct strengths include:

  • Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings.
  • Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts.
  • API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening.
  • Tools for cloning strategies, monitoring crowding, and tracking portfolio overlaps over time.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeMacroMicroWhaleWisdom
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: 13F

Unique: Data Visualizations, ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Calendar, GDP, Inflation Rates, Interest Rates, PMI / ISM, Consumer Sentiment, Commitment of Traders (COT), Watchlist, Backtesting, Correlation, Data APIs, Transcripts, AI Chat, AI Earnings Summary

Shared: 13F

Unique: Institutional Data, Investor Holdings, Stock Ideas

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos

Stocks, ETFs

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals.
  • ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock.
  • Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting.
  • Economic Calendar with Google/Apple Calendar sync (available to annual-plan subscribers).
  • U.S. Earnings Database with AI-powered call summaries, available in Max and Business tiers.
  • Form 13F holdings explorer to analyze institutional fund disclosures.

Unique

  • Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings.
  • Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts.
  • API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening.
  • Tools for cloning strategies, monitoring crowding, and tracking portfolio overlaps over time.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do MacroMicro and WhaleWisdom both support?

Both platforms cover 13F workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do MacroMicro and WhaleWisdom require subscriptions?

Both MacroMicro and WhaleWisdom keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access MacroMicro and WhaleWisdom?

Both MacroMicro and WhaleWisdom 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?

MacroMicro differentiates itself with Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals., ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock., and Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting., whereas WhaleWisdom stands out for Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings., Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts., and API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening..

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.