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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

Morningstar Investor vs Nasdaq.com comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Morningstar Investor logo

Morningstar Investor

morningstar.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Hands-on review
Nasdaq.com logo

Nasdaq.com

nasdaq.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Hands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
Morningstar InvestorWeb, Mobile
Nasdaq.comWeb, Mobile
Categories
Morningstar Investor16
Nasdaq.com18
Pricing details

Tool

Morningstar Investor

$20.75/mo

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

Investor (Monthly)$34.95/mo
Investor (Yearly)$249/yr

Tool

Nasdaq.com

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Smart Portfolio ProSubscription
Category leaders
Stock IdeasMorningstar Investor
NewsTied
DividendsNasdaq.com
FinancialsNasdaq.com
Insider DataNasdaq.com
Short InterestNasdaq.com
Valuation ModelsMorningstar Investor
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeMorningstar InvestorNasdaq.com
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFunds
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosCurrencies
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
Not specified
Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories6

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Morningstar Investor and Nasdaq.com?

Morningstar Investor focuses on Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Stock Comparison while Nasdaq.com specializes in Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist. They overlap in 6 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Morningstar Investor and Nasdaq.com cost?

Good news—both Morningstar Investor and Nasdaq.com offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Should I choose Morningstar Investor or Nasdaq.com?

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 Nasdaq.com if Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., and Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Morningstar Investor and Nasdaq.com cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds. Morningstar Investor also includes Closed-End Funds, and Funds. Nasdaq.com adds coverage for Options, Cryptos, and Currencies.

Does Morningstar Investor or Nasdaq.com have real-time data?

Nasdaq.com 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 Nasdaq.com?

Both Morningstar Investor and Nasdaq.com include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with Morningstar Investor or Nasdaq.com?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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