VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tool Comparison

Magic Formula Investing vs ShortSqueeze.com comparison

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

Magic Formula Investing logo

Magic Formula Investing

magicformulainvesting.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
ShortSqueeze.com logo

ShortSqueeze.com

shortsqueeze.com

PricingSubscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
Magic Formula InvestingWeb
ShortSqueeze.comWeb
Categories
Magic Formula Investing2
ShortSqueeze.com3
Pricing details

Tool

Magic Formula Investing

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

Tool

ShortSqueeze.com

$59.99/mo

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Monthly Membership$59.99/mo
Annual Membership$599.9/mo
Category leaders
Stock IdeasMagic Formula Investing
Short InterestShortSqueeze.com
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeMagic Formula InvestingShortSqueeze.com
Asset types
Stocks
Stocks
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North America
Data freshness
End of Day
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specified
Excel

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Magic Formula Investing strengths1

Categories covered by Magic Formula Investing only.

ShortSqueeze.com strengths2

Categories covered by ShortSqueeze.com only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Magic Formula Investing and ShortSqueeze.com?

Magic Formula Investing focuses on Screeners, and Stock Ideas while ShortSqueeze.com specializes in Screeners, Short Interest, and Scores. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is Magic Formula Investing or ShortSqueeze.com free to use?

Magic Formula Investing offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while ShortSqueeze.com requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with Magic Formula Investing and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Should I choose Magic Formula Investing or ShortSqueeze.com?

Choose Magic Formula Investing if you need Straightforward screener with only two inputs: minimum market cap (USD, millions) and number of results (30 or 50)., and Universe restricted to U.S.-listed equities, excluding financial and utility companies.. Go with ShortSqueeze.com if Coverage of more than 16,000 U.S.-listed equities, spanning NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, OTC/BB, and Pink Sheets., and Excel “Master Spreadsheet” download containing updated short-interest statistics for the full market. better fits how you invest.

Can I export data from Magic Formula Investing and ShortSqueeze.com?

ShortSqueeze.com supports data exports to Excel. Magic Formula Investing has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Magic Formula Investing or ShortSqueeze.com?

Both Magic Formula Investing and ShortSqueeze.com include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

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