★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
MSN Money vs Nasdaq.com
Pick MSN Money if
MSN Money
Free · Web · Mobile · Desktop
- You care about scores, fund analysis, and retirement calculator, things Nasdaq.com doesn't offer
Pick Nasdaq.com if
Nasdaq.com
Free • From $18.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You care about screeners, portfolio, and dividends, things MSN Money doesn't offer
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
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Our take
The bottom line
MSN Money and Nasdaq.com cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including news, calendar, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Nasdaq.com simply does more: 17 categories to MSN Money's 8, including screeners, portfolio, and dividends. MSN Money counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Broker sync
- Nasdaq.com
- Broader coverage
- Nasdaq.com17 vs 8 categories
- Desktop app
- MSN Money
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free | Free • From $18.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | — | TipRanks and Nasdaq Data Link |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 8 | 17 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day and Granularity: EOD | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Capabilities | — | 3 signals: Universe builder, Greeks +1 more |
| Try it | Visit MSN Money | Visit Nasdaq.com |
Where each one shines
What MSN Money and Nasdaq.com each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MSN Money and Nasdaq.com each do best.What MSN Money does best
- Reading access to free finance and business news aggregated from a broad publisher network in an ad-supported Microsoft-owned experience.
- Tracking stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds in customizable watchlists, with syncing across MSN web and mobile when signed into a Microsoft account.
- Stock quote pages for charts, fundamentals, related news, and stock Grades sourced from third-party providers.
- Views for reviewing earnings calendar and estimates data powered by Zacks Investment Research.
- Fundamentals, charts, and fund data supplied by Refinitiv, OTC coverage from OTC Markets, and Grades from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
What Nasdaq.com does best
- Lookup tools for official Nasdaq.com quote and company pages with market data, company profiles, news, SEC filings, financial statements, and analyst context.
- Stock, ETF, and mutual-fund screeners with filterable metrics for idea generation and market exploration.
- Views for reviewing options chains with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega for supported symbols.
- Tracking event calendars for earnings, dividends, IPOs, economic releases, splits, and other market dates.
- Research coverage for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings, including 13F-style ownership context.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MSN Money and Nasdaq.com, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MSN Money and Nasdaq.com, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCurrencies | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | 27 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | ManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | Not specified | TipRanksNasdaq Data Link |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builderGreeksBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Microsoft CorporationCountry: United StatesSupport: Email | Nasdaq, Inc.Country: USSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | Free |
| Entry paid plan | — | $18.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – 2 Years” |
| Tier 2 | — | $21.25/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Yearly” |
| Top plan | — | $24.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Quarterly” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MSN Money and Nasdaq.com?
MSN Money leans toward news, calendar, and watchlist, while Nasdaq.com puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do MSN Money and Nasdaq.com cost?
Good news: both MSN Money and Nasdaq.com have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: MSN Money or Nasdaq.com?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Should I choose MSN Money or Nasdaq.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MSN Money if scores and fund analysis matter to you; go with Nasdaq.com if you'd rather have screeners and portfolio. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MSN Money and Nasdaq.com cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and currencies. MSN Money also handles commodities. Nasdaq.com adds options and cryptos on top.
Do MSN Money and Nasdaq.com offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can MSN Money or Nasdaq.com connect to my broker?
Nasdaq.com syncs with brokers automatically. With MSN Money, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: MSN Money or Nasdaq.com?
Nasdaq.com has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; MSN Money doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with MSN Money or Nasdaq.com?
Nasdaq.com handles portfolio tracking. MSN Money is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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