Nasdaq.com adds Watchlist, Splits, IPO, Financials, Short Interest, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Options, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, and Analyst Recommendations coverage that Unusual Whales skips.
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Nasdaq.com vs Unusual Whales comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Unusual Whales includes Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Alerts, US Government Trades, APIs & SDKs, Data APIs, and Education 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..
Unusual Whales is known for: Live options flow across all US options exchanges, with a status indicator so you know the feed is healthy., Dark-pool tape plus ‘Dark Pool Levels’ to surface recent prints and ticker-specific liquidity zones., and Options and stock screeners with filters for premium, volume, open interest, IV rank, and common technicals..
Nasdaq.com
nasdaq.com
Hands-on review
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.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
Subscription
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.
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Unusual Whales
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Editor’s pick Hands-on review
Real-time options flow and dark-pool analytics built for active traders. Free plans view delayed data; paid tiers stream live flow, with annual plans unlocking data downloads. The public API is sold separately, and “Periscope” (market-wide SPX exposure) is available as an add-on.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Mobile
API
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Live options flow across all US options exchanges, with a status indicator so you know the feed is healthy.
- Dark-pool tape plus ‘Dark Pool Levels’ to surface recent prints and ticker-specific liquidity zones.
- Options and stock screeners with filters for premium, volume, open interest, IV rank, and common technicals.
- Options Profit Calculator to model multi-leg strategies, Greeks, and payoff P/L.
- Paper trading for both stocks and options to test ideas without risk.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
7 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Portfolio, and News plus 4 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).
Unusual Whales
Distinct strengths include:
Options & Derivatives
Paper Trading
Dark Pool & Off-Exchange
Alerts
US Government Trades
APIs & SDKs
Data APIs
Education
- Live options flow across all US options exchanges, with a status indicator so you know the feed is healthy.
- Dark-pool tape plus ‘Dark Pool Levels’ to surface recent prints and ticker-specific liquidity zones.
- Options and stock screeners with filters for premium, volume, open interest, IV rank, and common technicals.
- Options Profit Calculator to model multi-leg strategies, Greeks, and payoff P/L.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Nasdaq.com | Unusual Whales |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, News, Calendar, Dividends, Insider Data, 13F Unique: Watchlist, Splits, IPO, Financials, Short Interest, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Options, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations | Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, News, Calendar, Dividends, Insider Data, 13F Unique: Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Alerts, US Government Trades, APIs & SDKs, Data APIs, Education |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Cryptos, Currencies | Stocks, ETFs, Options |
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, API |
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 Nasdaq.com and Unusual Whales both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Portfolio, News, Calendar, Dividends, Insider Data, and 13F workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Nasdaq.com and Unusual Whales require subscriptions?
Both Nasdaq.com and Unusual Whales keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Nasdaq.com and Unusual Whales?
Both Nasdaq.com and Unusual Whales 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 Unusual Whales stands out for Live options flow across all US options exchanges, with a status indicator so you know the feed is healthy., Dark-pool tape plus ‘Dark Pool Levels’ to surface recent prints and ticker-specific liquidity zones., and Options and stock screeners with filters for premium, volume, open interest, IV rank, and common technicals..
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