VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Tool Comparison
Morningstar Investor vs MSN Money comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Morningstar Investor
morningstar.com
At a glance
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Morningstar Investor
$20.75/mo
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MSN Money
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Platform details
| Attribute | Morningstar Investor | MSN Money |
|---|---|---|
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFunds | StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
API access | Not specified | Not specified |
Export formats | Not specified | Not specified |
Coverage overlap
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Categories covered by Morningstar Investor only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Morningstar Investor and MSN Money?
Morningstar Investor focuses on Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Stock Comparison while MSN Money specializes in News, Calendar, and Watchlist. They overlap in 5 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.
How much do Morningstar Investor and MSN Money cost?
Good news—both Morningstar Investor and MSN Money offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.
Which is better for beginners—Morningstar Investor or MSN Money?
Both platforms target experienced investors. If you're just starting out, expect a learning curve with either option.
Should I choose Morningstar Investor or MSN Money?
Choose Morningstar Investor if you need Screeners: create your own screens using 200+ unique data points; save custom views for portfolios, watchlists, and screeners., and Investment discovery: pre‑filtered investment lists plus the ability to find/compare securities using valuation and performance metrics (described as spanning global company & share‑class data).. Go with MSN Money if Free finance news aggregation from thousands of publishers in an ad-supported environment., and Customizable watchlists for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds; desktop supports multiple lists, while mobile apps manage a single main list. better fits how you invest.
What asset classes do Morningstar Investor and MSN Money cover?
Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds. Morningstar Investor also includes Closed-End Funds, and Funds. MSN Money adds coverage for Commodities, and Currencies.
Does Morningstar Investor or MSN Money have real-time data?
MSN Money offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Morningstar Investor uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.
Which has a better stock screener—Morningstar Investor or MSN Money?
Morningstar Investor includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. MSN Money focuses on other analytical tools.
Can I track my portfolio with Morningstar Investor or MSN Money?
Morningstar Investor offers portfolio tracking features. MSN Money is more focused on research and analysis.
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