MarketXLS adds Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, Options & Derivatives, Options P&L, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Correlation, ETF Fundamentals, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, GDP, and Blogs coverage that Nasdaq.com skips.
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MarketXLS vs Nasdaq.com comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Nasdaq.com includes News, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, and Analyst Recommendations categories that MarketXLS omits.
MarketXLS highlights: Excel add‑in works on Windows, Mac, and Excel Online; updates delivered automatically for Mac/Excel Online/Office 365 users., Built‑in real‑time streaming quotes (with exchange agreements) and default 15‑minute delayed market data; EOD history ~15+ years; intraday historical up to 1‑minute for ~1 year., and Options analytics: live option chains & Greeks, IV tools, order‑flow functions, strategy P&L templates; options symbology converter..
Nasdaq.com is known for: Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega..
Nasdaq.com keeps a free entry point that MarketXLS lacks.
Nasdaq.com offers mobile access, which MarketXLS skips.
MarketXLS
marketxls.com
Excel‑first market data & analytics add‑in with 1,000+ functions. Default data is 15‑min delayed (QuoteMedia); real‑time streams and intraday history available with data add‑ons. Web screener, ETF database/overlap tools, options chains & Greeks, and portfolio templates (incl. Efficient Frontier). Direct order‑ticket functions for Thinkorswim, Tradier, Orion, plus IBKR integration via TWS API. No public data API for redistribution; personal use license.
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Platforms
Desktop
Web
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Subscription
Quick highlights
- Excel add‑in works on Windows, Mac, and Excel Online; updates delivered automatically for Mac/Excel Online/Office 365 users.
- Built‑in real‑time streaming quotes (with exchange agreements) and default 15‑minute delayed market data; EOD history ~15+ years; intraday historical up to 1‑minute for ~1 year.
- Options analytics: live option chains & Greeks, IV tools, order‑flow functions, strategy P&L templates; options symbology converter.
- Portfolio & research templates: Efficient Frontier, correlation/volatility/drawdowns, fundamentals and historical statements via hf_* functions.
- Web screener with hundreds of metrics; stock ranks (Value/Quality/Technical); spreadsheet builder to generate ready‑made workbooks.
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Nasdaq.com
nasdaq.com
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Nasdaq’s official portal for quotes, news, filings, calendars, and investor tools. Free users can access watchlists, portfolios, and market data, while premium Smart Portfolio (powered by TipRanks) adds broker syncing and advanced analytics. U.S. quotes stream in real time via Nasdaq Basic/NLS, though extended-hours data is typically shown with a 15-minute delay.
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Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
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Quick highlights
- Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link.
- Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.
- Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega.
- Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).
- Comprehensive calendars covering dividends, earnings, IPOs, and economic events.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
7 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Options, and Portfolio plus 4 more areas.
Where they differ
MarketXLS
Distinct strengths include:
Sheets / Excel Add-ins
Broker Connectors
Options & Derivatives
Options P&L
Monte Carlo
Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)
Correlation
ETF Fundamentals
- Excel add‑in works on Windows, Mac, and Excel Online; updates delivered automatically for Mac/Excel Online/Office 365 users.
- Built‑in real‑time streaming quotes (with exchange agreements) and default 15‑minute delayed market data; EOD history ~15+ years; intraday historical up to 1‑minute for ~1 year.
- Options analytics: live option chains & Greeks, IV tools, order‑flow functions, strategy P&L templates; options symbology converter.
- Portfolio & research templates: Efficient Frontier, correlation/volatility/drawdowns, fundamentals and historical statements via hf_* functions.
Nasdaq.com
Distinct strengths include:
- Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link.
- Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.
- Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega.
- Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | MarketXLS | Nasdaq.com |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Options, Portfolio, Watchlist, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings Unique: Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, Options & Derivatives, Options P&L, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Correlation, ETF Fundamentals, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, GDP, Blogs | Shared: Screeners, Options, Portfolio, Watchlist, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings Unique: News, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds, Currencies, Futures, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Cryptos, Currencies |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Desktop, Web | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do MarketXLS and Nasdaq.com both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Options, Portfolio, Watchlist, Financials, ETF Overview, and ETF Holdings workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Nasdaq.com offers a free entry point, while MarketXLS requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
Which tool has mobile access?
Nasdaq.com ships a dedicated mobile experience, while MarketXLS focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
MarketXLS differentiates itself with Excel add‑in works on Windows, Mac, and Excel Online; updates delivered automatically for Mac/Excel Online/Office 365 users., Built‑in real‑time streaming quotes (with exchange agreements) and default 15‑minute delayed market data; EOD history ~15+ years; intraday historical up to 1‑minute for ~1 year., and Options analytics: live option chains & Greeks, IV tools, order‑flow functions, strategy P&L templates; options symbology converter., whereas Nasdaq.com stands out for Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega..
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