VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
Marketgenius vs Yahoo Finance
Pick Marketgenius if
Marketgenius
Free · Web
- You want valuation models, scores, and short interest.
Pick Yahoo Finance if
Yahoo Finance
Free • From $95.40/yr · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want news, alerts, and calendar.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
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Our take
The bottom line
Marketgenius and Yahoo Finance cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including data visualizations, screeners, and institutional ownership), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Yahoo Finance simply does more: 22 categories to Marketgenius's 10, including news, alerts, and calendar, plus a mobile app. Marketgenius counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Yahoo Finance
- Free trial
- Yahoo Finance7 days
- Broader coverage
- Yahoo Finance22 vs 10 categories
- Asset coverage
- Yahoo FinanceAdds ETFs and mutual funds
- 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
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free | Free • From $95.40/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | — | 13 limits: Free: data use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for..., Bronze (Monthly): billing notes: Billed monthly at $9.95. +11 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | Plaid and Yodlee |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders and Pro Retail | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 10 | 22 |
Regions | North America, Europe, LatAm | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and 15-min Delayed, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | — | 15 partners: ICE Data Services, CoinMarketCap +13 more |
Capabilities | — | 4 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +2 more |
| Try it | Visit Marketgenius | Visit Yahoo Finance |
Where each one shines
What Marketgenius and Yahoo Finance each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Marketgenius does best
- Forty index heatmaps across 18 countries, including the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow 30, FTSE 100, DAX, and IBEX 35.
- Twenty-seven superinvestor portfolio pages show reported holdings and quarterly changes from 13F filings.
- Tile size and color identify outliers across performance, valuation, profitability, and risk metrics.
- Switch heatmap metrics beyond percent change, including examples such as price-to-book and gross profit margin.
- Stock pages for prices, charts, market cap, P/E, PEG, revenue, earnings, cash flow, margins, and more than 40 metrics.
What Yahoo Finance does best
- Tracking stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, futures, currencies, commodities, crypto, and indices from a widely used web and mobile product.
- Quote pages for charts, financial statements, valuation ratios, analyst estimates, ratings, price targets, news, SEC filings, transcripts, holders, insider transactions, dividends, and ESG data where available.
- Tools for building watchlists and portfolios with manual lots, cash transactions, dividend tracking, fantasy holdings, CSV import/export, and supported brokerage-linked portfolios.
- Monitor market news, trending tickers, earnings, IPOs, splits, other market events, and quote-page analysis from one familiar finance homepage.
- Yahoo Finance stock screeners and charting for basic idea generation, symbol comparison, indicators, and multi-symbol chart workflows.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Marketgenius and Yahoo Finance, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro Retail | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsGrowth InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeLatAm | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | 18 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker, CIK, CUSIP, ISIN, LEI, and SEDOL | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time | Real-time15-min Delayed |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | Not specified | ICE Data ServicesCoinMarketCapMorningstarS&P Global Market IntelligenceLSEG Data & AnalyticsWall Street Horizon (TMX)Commodity Systems, Inc.Vickers+7 more |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | Not specified | PlaidYodlee |
Export formats | Not specified | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builderBroker syncPortfolio attributionTax lots |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | Yahoo |
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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
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | Freedata use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for... |
| Entry paid plan | — | $95.40/yr≈ $7.95/mo“Bronze (Annual)”billing notes: Billed $95.40 yearly ($7.95/month equivalent). · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Tier 2 | — | $9.95/mo“Bronze (Monthly)”billing notes: Billed monthly at $9.95. · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Tier 3 | — | $239.40/yr≈ $19.95/mo“Silver (Annual)”billing notes: Billed $239.40 yearly ($19.95/month equivalent). · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Tier 4 | — | $24.95/mo“Silver (Monthly)”billing notes: Billed monthly at $24.95. · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Tier 5 | — | $479.40/yr≈ $39.95/mo“Gold (Annual)”billing notes: Billed $479.40 yearly ($39.95/month equivalent) after the 7-day free... · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Top plan | — | $49.95/mo“Gold (Monthly)”billing notes: Billed monthly at $49.95 after the 7-day free trial. · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Marketgenius and Yahoo Finance?
Marketgenius leans toward data visualizations, screeners, and institutional ownership, while Yahoo Finance puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Marketgenius and Yahoo Finance cost?
Good news: both Marketgenius and Yahoo Finance have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Marketgenius or Yahoo Finance?
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 Marketgenius or Yahoo Finance on my phone?
Yahoo Finance lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Marketgenius doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Marketgenius or Yahoo Finance?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Marketgenius if valuation models and scores matter to you; go with Yahoo Finance if you'd rather have news and alerts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Marketgenius and Yahoo Finance cover?
Both cover stocks. Yahoo Finance adds ETFs, mutual funds, and options on top.
Do Marketgenius and Yahoo Finance offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from Marketgenius and Yahoo Finance?
Yahoo Finance exports to CSV. Marketgenius is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Marketgenius or Yahoo Finance?
Both Marketgenius and Yahoo Finance 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 Marketgenius or Yahoo Finance?
Yahoo Finance handles portfolio tracking. Marketgenius is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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