Morningstar Investor adds Alerts, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating, Scores, and Bulls Say Bear Say coverage that Stock Analysis skips.
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Morningstar Investor vs Stock Analysis comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Stock Analysis includes ETF Screeners, IPO, Top Analysts, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, Delisted, Spin-offs, Ticker Changes, Acquisitions, Bankruptcy, ETF Fundamentals, and ETF Performance 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)..
Stock Analysis is known for: Stock, ETF, and IPO screeners with 200+ indicators and real-time filtering. Pro users can save screens., Coverage spans more than 100,000 tradable symbols worldwide. US quotes are real-time via Cboe; international quotes are delayed or EOD depending on exchange., and Financial data provided by S&P Global. Free users see 5 years of history; Pro extends to 10 years. Downloadable exports use Nasdaq Data Link (US) and FMP (non-US)..
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.
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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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Stock Analysis
stockanalysis.com
Editor’s pick Hands-on review
A comprehensive equity and ETF research platform. The free site includes screeners, comparisons, corporate actions, and market calendars. The Pro plan unlocks unlimited CSV/Excel downloads, saved screeners, advanced analyst filters, full ETF holdings, and longer financial history. US quotes are real-time via Cboe, while international quotes are delayed or end-of-day. Financials come from S&P Global Market Intelligence, with 5 years shown free and 10 years on Pro.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Stock, ETF, and IPO screeners with 200+ indicators and real-time filtering. Pro users can save screens.
- Coverage spans more than 100,000 tradable symbols worldwide. US quotes are real-time via Cboe; international quotes are delayed or EOD depending on exchange.
- Financial data provided by S&P Global. Free users see 5 years of history; Pro extends to 10 years. Downloadable exports use Nasdaq Data Link (US) and FMP (non-US).
- Pro plan includes unlimited CSV/Excel exports, advanced analyst filtering, business metrics for 40,000+ companies, detailed ETF holdings, and full corporate actions. Pricing: $6.58/month (annual) or $9.99/month (monthly).
- Watchlists double as a portfolio tracker, showing holdings, P/L, cash, and currencies. Supports real-time price updates and CSV/Excel exports.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
7 overlapsMutual 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.
Stock Analysis
Distinct strengths include:
- Stock, ETF, and IPO screeners with 200+ indicators and real-time filtering. Pro users can save screens.
- Coverage spans more than 100,000 tradable symbols worldwide. US quotes are real-time via Cboe; international quotes are delayed or EOD depending on exchange.
- Financial data provided by S&P Global. Free users see 5 years of history; Pro extends to 10 years. Downloadable exports use Nasdaq Data Link (US) and FMP (non-US).
- Pro plan includes unlimited CSV/Excel exports, advanced analyst filtering, business metrics for 40,000+ companies, detailed ETF holdings, and full corporate actions. Pricing: $6.58/month (annual) or $9.99/month (monthly).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Morningstar Investor | Stock Analysis |
|---|---|---|
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: ETF Screeners, IPO, Top Analysts, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, Delisted, Spin-offs, Ticker Changes, Acquisitions, Bankruptcy, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Performance |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds |
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
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Morningstar Investor and Stock Analysis 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 Stock Analysis require subscriptions?
Both Morningstar Investor and Stock Analysis keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Morningstar Investor and Stock Analysis?
Both Morningstar Investor and Stock Analysis 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 Stock Analysis stands out for Stock, ETF, and IPO screeners with 200+ indicators and real-time filtering. Pro users can save screens., Coverage spans more than 100,000 tradable symbols worldwide. US quotes are real-time via Cboe; international quotes are delayed or EOD depending on exchange., and Financial data provided by S&P Global. Free users see 5 years of history; Pro extends to 10 years. Downloadable exports use Nasdaq Data Link (US) and FMP (non-US)..
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