MSN Money adds Scores, Fund Performance, and Retirement Calculator coverage that Stock Analysis skips.
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Sunday, October 5, 2025
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MSN Money vs Stock Analysis comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Stock Analysis includes Screeners, ETF Screeners, IPO, Top Analysts, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Portfolio, Dividends, Splits, Delisted, Spin-offs, Ticker Changes, Acquisitions, Bankruptcy, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, and ETF Performance categories that MSN Money omits.
MSN Money highlights: Free finance news aggregation from thousands of publishers in an ad-supported environment., Customizable watchlists for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds; desktop supports multiple lists, while mobile apps manage a single main list., and Quote latency varies by venue: Nasdaq last-sale and Dow Jones indices are real time, while many global exchanges update with 10–20 minute or end-of-day delays..
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)..
MSN Money
msn.com
Hands-on review
Free, ad-supported financial news and market data portal from Microsoft. Watchlists sync across web and mobile when logged into a Microsoft account. Quotes are delayed on most exchanges (10–20 minutes or end-of-day), with Nasdaq last-sale data in real time. Earnings calendar data is powered by Zacks, while fundamentals and charts come from Refinitiv.
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Desktop
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- Free finance news aggregation from thousands of publishers in an ad-supported environment.
- Customizable watchlists for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds; desktop supports multiple lists, while mobile apps manage a single main list.
- Quote latency varies by venue: Nasdaq last-sale and Dow Jones indices are real time, while many global exchanges update with 10–20 minute or end-of-day delays.
- Fundamentals, charts, and fund data provided by Refinitiv; OTC coverage from OTC Markets; stock “Grades” powered by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
- Earnings calendar and estimates sourced from Zacks Investment Research.
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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
5 overlapsMutual strengths include News, Calendar, and Watchlist plus 2 more areas.
Where they differ
MSN Money
Distinct strengths include:
- Free finance news aggregation from thousands of publishers in an ad-supported environment.
- Customizable watchlists for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds; desktop supports multiple lists, while mobile apps manage a single main list.
- Quote latency varies by venue: Nasdaq last-sale and Dow Jones indices are real time, while many global exchanges update with 10–20 minute or end-of-day delays.
- Fundamentals, charts, and fund data provided by Refinitiv; OTC coverage from OTC Markets; stock “Grades” powered by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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 | MSN Money | Stock Analysis |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: News, Calendar, Watchlist, Financials, ETF Overview Unique: Scores, Fund Performance, Retirement Calculator | Shared: News, Calendar, Watchlist, Financials, ETF Overview Unique: Screeners, ETF Screeners, IPO, Top Analysts, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Portfolio, Dividends, Splits, Delisted, Spin-offs, Ticker Changes, Acquisitions, Bankruptcy, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Performance |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Commodities, Currencies | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, Desktop | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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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 MSN Money and Stock Analysis both support?
Both platforms cover News, Calendar, Watchlist, Financials, and ETF Overview workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do MSN Money and Stock Analysis require subscriptions?
Both MSN Money and Stock Analysis keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access MSN Money and Stock Analysis?
Both MSN Money 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?
MSN Money differentiates itself with Free finance news aggregation from thousands of publishers in an ad-supported environment., Customizable watchlists for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds; desktop supports multiple lists, while mobile apps manage a single main list., and Quote latency varies by venue: Nasdaq last-sale and Dow Jones indices are real time, while many global exchanges update with 10–20 minute or end-of-day delays., 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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