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Tool Comparison
MarketWatch vs SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
MarketWatch
marketwatch.com
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
sec.gov
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Platform details
| Attribute | MarketWatch | SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosBonds | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsHedge FundsPrivate FundsReal EstateFunds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
API access | Not specified | REST |
Export formats | CSV | JSONXMLPDF |
Coverage overlap
Categories covered by MarketWatch only.
Categories covered by SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between MarketWatch and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?
MarketWatch focuses on News, Alerts, and Calendar while SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) specializes in Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, and Secondary Offerings. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.
How much do MarketWatch and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) cost?
Good news—both MarketWatch and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.
Can I use MarketWatch or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) on my phone?
MarketWatch has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.
Does MarketWatch or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) have an API?
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. MarketWatch doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.
Should I choose MarketWatch or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?
Choose MarketWatch if you need Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., and Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts.. Go with SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) if Full‑Text Search (since 2001) with fielded filters: word/phrase, company/ticker/CIK/person, filing category/types, filed date ranges, ‘principal executive offices in’ and ‘incorporated in’., and ‘Latest Filings’ list shows filings as they are submitted (with RSS for any filter; ownership Forms 3/4/5 can be included/excluded/only). better fits how you invest.
What asset classes do MarketWatch and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) cover?
Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Bonds. MarketWatch also includes Options, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, and Cryptos. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) adds coverage for Closed-End Funds, Hedge Funds, Private Funds, Real Estate, and Funds.
Do MarketWatch and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) offer real-time data?
Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.
Can I export data from MarketWatch and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?
MarketWatch supports data exports to CSV. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) has more limited export options.
Which has a better stock screener—MarketWatch or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?
MarketWatch includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) focuses on other analytical tools.
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