Nasdaq.com adds Portfolio, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, ETF Holdings, and Options coverage that Perplexity Finance skips.
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Nasdaq.com vs Perplexity Finance comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Perplexity Finance includes Data Visualizations, and Transcripts categories that Nasdaq.com omits.
Nasdaq.com 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., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega..
Perplexity Finance is known for: Ticker pages with detailed Overview, Financials, Historical Data, and Earnings tabs, including analyst ratings and 12-month price targets., Watchlist feature and a Screener tab available directly in the Finance hub., and AI-curated news feeds on instrument pages with linked sources..
Nasdaq.com
nasdaq.com
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.
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Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
Perplexity Finance
perplexity.ai
AI-assisted finance hub with quote and overview pages for stocks, ETFs, funds, and crypto. Free to use with search limits; Pro lifts caps and unlocks Pro/Deep Research. Enterprise Pro connects to data subscriptions like FactSet and Crunchbase and adds SSO/SCIM. Data providers are disclosed on each page. Not designed for trading execution.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Ticker pages with detailed Overview, Financials, Historical Data, and Earnings tabs, including analyst ratings and 12-month price targets.
- Watchlist feature and a Screener tab available directly in the Finance hub.
- AI-curated news feeds on instrument pages with linked sources.
- Data providers include Financial Modeling Prep (fundamentals), Unusual Whales (options), Quartr (transcripts), and FinChat/Fiscal.ai (earnings).
- Crypto section with Historical Data downloads and Coinbase COIN50 index charts on the Finance homepage.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
8 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Watchlist, and News plus 5 more areas.
Where they differ
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).
Perplexity Finance
Distinct strengths include:
- Ticker pages with detailed Overview, Financials, Historical Data, and Earnings tabs, including analyst ratings and 12-month price targets.
- Watchlist feature and a Screener tab available directly in the Finance hub.
- AI-curated news feeds on instrument pages with linked sources.
- Data providers include Financial Modeling Prep (fundamentals), Unusual Whales (options), Quartr (transcripts), and FinChat/Fiscal.ai (earnings).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Nasdaq.com | Perplexity Finance |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Watchlist, News, Financials, ETF Overview, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations Unique: Portfolio, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, ETF Holdings, Options | Shared: Screeners, Watchlist, News, Financials, ETF Overview, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations Unique: Data Visualizations, Transcripts |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Cryptos, Currencies | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Cryptos |
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, Desktop |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | 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 Nasdaq.com and Perplexity Finance both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Watchlist, News, Financials, ETF Overview, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, and Analyst Recommendations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Nasdaq.com and Perplexity Finance require subscriptions?
Both Nasdaq.com and Perplexity Finance keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Nasdaq.com and Perplexity Finance?
Both Nasdaq.com and Perplexity Finance 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?
Nasdaq.com differentiates itself with 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., whereas Perplexity Finance stands out for Ticker pages with detailed Overview, Financials, Historical Data, and Earnings tabs, including analyst ratings and 12-month price targets., Watchlist feature and a Screener tab available directly in the Finance hub., and AI-curated news feeds on instrument pages with linked sources..
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