VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

Morningstar Investor vs Nasdaq.com comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Morningstar Investor adds Alerts, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating, Scores, and Bulls Say Bear Say coverage that Nasdaq.com skips.

Nasdaq.com includes Calendar, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, Options, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, and Analyst Recommendations categories that Morningstar Investor omits.

Morningstar Investor highlights: Powerful screeners for stocks, funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds with over 200 searchable data points and curated pre-filtered lists., Portfolio X-Ray tool showing allocations by asset class, sector, and region across combined holdings., and Analyst reports with Fair Value estimates, Moat ratings, and “Bulls Say / Bears Say” perspectives (subscriber feature)..

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..

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Morningstar Investor

morningstar.com

Hands-on review

Morningstar’s flagship research and portfolio platform for individual investors. Free users get access to screeners and quotes, while subscribers unlock analyst reports, expanded data, and premium ratings. A 7-day trial is available. Canceling a subscription also removes access to saved portfolios, watchlists, and screens.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Powerful screeners for stocks, funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds with over 200 searchable data points and curated pre-filtered lists.
  • Portfolio X-Ray tool showing allocations by asset class, sector, and region across combined holdings.
  • Analyst reports with Fair Value estimates, Moat ratings, and “Bulls Say / Bears Say” perspectives (subscriber feature).
  • Quote pages enriched with Morningstar Star Ratings and detailed analysis for subscribers.
  • Portfolio and watchlist alerts delivered via email to keep you informed on holdings you track.

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Nasdaq.com

nasdaq.com

Hands-on review

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.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Free
Subscription

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 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist plus 4 more areas.

Where they differ

Morningstar Investor

Distinct strengths include:

  • Powerful screeners for stocks, funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds with over 200 searchable data points and curated pre-filtered lists.
  • Portfolio X-Ray tool showing allocations by asset class, sector, and region across combined holdings.
  • Analyst reports with Fair Value estimates, Moat ratings, and “Bulls Say / Bears Say” perspectives (subscriber feature).
  • Quote pages enriched with Morningstar Star Ratings and detailed analysis for subscribers.

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

AttributeMorningstar InvestorNasdaq.com
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings

Unique: Alerts, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating, Scores, Bulls Say Bear Say

Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings

Unique: Calendar, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, Options, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds

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

Web, Mobile

Web, Mobile

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Powerful screeners for stocks, funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds with over 200 searchable data points and curated pre-filtered lists.
  • Portfolio X-Ray tool showing allocations by asset class, sector, and region across combined holdings.
  • Analyst reports with Fair Value estimates, Moat ratings, and “Bulls Say / Bears Say” perspectives (subscriber feature).
  • Quote pages enriched with Morningstar Star Ratings and detailed analysis for subscribers.
  • Portfolio and watchlist alerts delivered via email to keep you informed on holdings you track.
  • Option to download portfolio holdings in CSV format for backup or analysis.

Unique

  • 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.
  • ETF pages include holdings tables and fund-level analytics.
Tested

Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat

Yes

Yes

Editor pick

Featured inside curated shortlists

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Morningstar Investor and Nasdaq.com both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Financials, ETF Overview, and ETF Holdings workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Morningstar Investor and Nasdaq.com require subscriptions?

Both Morningstar Investor and Nasdaq.com keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Morningstar Investor and Nasdaq.com?

Both Morningstar Investor and Nasdaq.com support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Morningstar Investor differentiates itself with Powerful screeners for stocks, funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds with over 200 searchable data points and curated pre-filtered lists., Portfolio X-Ray tool showing allocations by asset class, sector, and region across combined holdings., and Analyst reports with Fair Value estimates, Moat ratings, and “Bulls Say / Bears Say” perspectives (subscriber feature)., 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..

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

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