VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
Magic Formula Investing vs Track Your Dividends (TYD) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Track Your Dividends (TYD)
trackyourdividends.com
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 Track Your Dividends (TYD); Track Your Dividends (TYD) has 10 unique categories.
- Pricing: Magic Formula Investing is Free; Track Your Dividends (TYD) is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Portfolio: Track Your Dividends (TYD) is tagged for this workflow; Magic Formula Investing has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: Track Your Dividends (TYD) is tagged for this workflow; Magic Formula Investing has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: Track Your Dividends (TYD) is tagged for this workflow; Magic Formula Investing has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Magic Formula Investing | Track Your Dividends (TYD) |
|---|---|---|
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 |
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 Track Your Dividends (TYD).
No unique categories yet.
Track Your Dividends (TYD) strengths
Categories covered by Track Your Dividends (TYD) but not Magic Formula Investing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Magic Formula Investing and Track Your Dividends (TYD) 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 Track Your Dividends (TYD) require subscriptions?
Both Magic Formula Investing and Track Your Dividends (TYD) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Magic Formula Investing and Track Your Dividends (TYD)?
Both Magic Formula Investing and Track Your Dividends (TYD) 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 Track Your Dividends (TYD) stands out for Broker and bank integration through Plaid; accounts update automatically each night., Free plan includes one linked account, unlimited manual portfolios, basic dividend alerts, a dividend calculator, diversification analysis, and future value projections., and Premium plan adds unlimited linked accounts, hand-picked alerts (including ex-dividend and payment dates), the TYD Dividend Safety Score, stock analysis and popularity rankings, a dividend screener, watchlists, ad-free browsing, and priority support..
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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.