MSN Money adds ETF Overview, Fund Performance, and Retirement Calculator coverage that Stockopedia skips.
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Head-to-head
MSN Money vs Stockopedia comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Stockopedia includes Screeners, Stock Ideas, Checklist, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Portfolio, Alerts, Education, Blogs, and Newsletters 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..
Stockopedia is known for: Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.”, StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications., and Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars..
MSN Money has a free tier, while Stockopedia requires a paid plan.
MSN Money
msn.com
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.
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Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
Stockopedia
stockopedia.com
Stockopedia is a stock research and screening platform best known for its StockRanks™ ratings and broad coverage across the UK, US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. All plans include the same features; pricing is based on regional market access. Data comes primarily from Refinitiv, with fundamentals refreshed multiple times a day and recomputed after the close. Users get unlimited alerts, a 14-day free trial, and a 30-day money-back guarantee on the first payment.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.”
- StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications.
- Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars.
- Unlimited custom alerts on price moves or any screenable fundamental/technical rule, with delivery by email or in-app notification.
- Charts include overlays and indicators such as Bollinger Bands, MACD, RSI, and Ichimoku, plus multi-symbol comparisons.
Community votes (overall)
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.
Stockopedia
Distinct strengths include:
- Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.”
- StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications.
- Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars.
- Unlimited custom alerts on price moves or any screenable fundamental/technical rule, with delivery by email or in-app notification.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | MSN Money | Stockopedia |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: News, Calendar, Watchlist, Financials, Scores Unique: ETF Overview, Fund Performance, Retirement Calculator | Shared: News, Calendar, Watchlist, Financials, Scores Unique: Screeners, Stock Ideas, Checklist, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Portfolio, Alerts, Education, Blogs, Newsletters |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Commodities, Currencies | Stocks, ETFs, Closed-End 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 | 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 Stockopedia both support?
Both platforms cover News, Calendar, Watchlist, Financials, and Scores workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
MSN Money offers a free entry point, while Stockopedia requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access MSN Money and Stockopedia?
Both MSN Money and Stockopedia 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 Stockopedia stands out for Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.”, StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications., and Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars..
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