VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
NO ADVICE
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
Magic Formula Investing vs StockAlert Pro comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Screeners, and Stock Ideas.
- Coverage tilt: Magic Formula Investing has 0 categories you won't get in StockAlert Pro; StockAlert Pro has 10 unique categories.
- Pricing: Magic Formula Investing is Free; StockAlert Pro is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Watchlist: StockAlert Pro is tagged for this workflow; Magic Formula Investing has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: StockAlert Pro is tagged for this workflow; Magic Formula Investing has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Magic Formula Investing | StockAlert Pro |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Magic Formula Investing strengths
Categories covered by Magic Formula Investing but not StockAlert Pro.
No unique categories yet.
StockAlert Pro strengths
Categories covered by StockAlert Pro but not Magic Formula Investing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Magic Formula Investing and StockAlert Pro both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, and Stock Ideas workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Magic Formula Investing and StockAlert Pro require subscriptions?
Both Magic Formula Investing and StockAlert Pro keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Magic Formula Investing and StockAlert Pro?
Both Magic Formula Investing and StockAlert Pro 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?
Magic Formula Investing differentiates itself with Straightforward screener with only two inputs: minimum market cap (USD, millions) and number of results (30 or 50)., Universe restricted to U.S.-listed equities, excluding financial and utility companies., and Ranks companies on two factors: high earnings yield (low P/E) and high return on capital, with minor accounting adjustments., whereas StockAlert Pro stands out for 21 alert types across price, technical (MA crosses, RSI), volume, fundamentals (P/E & forward P/E), dividends (ex‑date/payment), and time‑based reminders., Minute‑by‑minute monitoring during regular, pre‑market, and after‑hours sessions; notifications within seconds when conditions are met., and AI analysis that generates long‑form equity write‑ups and suggests 2–5 ‘smart alerts’ you can one‑click activate..
Other tools you might like
These profiles share overlapping coverage with both sides of this matchup.
- Fiscal.aiEditor's pickHands-on review
Overlap: Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Watchlist.
ScreenersData VisualizationsWatchlist - TradingViewEditor's pickHands-on review
Overlap: Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Watchlist.
ScreenersData VisualizationsWatchlist - GuruFocusEditor's pickHands-on review
Overlap: Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Data Visualizations.
ScreenersStock IdeasData Visualizations - TIKREditor's pickHands-on review
Overlap: Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Data Visualizations.
ScreenersStock IdeasData Visualizations - Benzinga
Overlap: Alerts, Calendar, and Screeners.
AlertsCalendarScreeners - Börsdata
Overlap: Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Data Visualizations.
ScreenersStock IdeasData Visualizations
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.