VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

Nasdaq.com vs Zacks (Zacks.com) comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Nasdaq.com adds Dividends, Splits, IPO, Financials, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, Options, and Analyst Recommendations coverage that Zacks (Zacks.com) skips.

Zacks (Zacks.com) includes ETF Screeners, Alerts, Scores, ETF Performance, 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..

Zacks (Zacks.com) is known for: Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages., Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors., and Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters..

Nasdaq.com logo

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.

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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Zacks (Zacks.com) logo

Zacks (Zacks.com)

zacks.com

Hands-on review

Equity and fund research platform best known for the Zacks Rank system, Style Scores, and detailed earnings analysis. Free users get access to basic screeners and research pages, while Premium unlocks the full #1 Rank list, Equity Research Reports, and 45+ premium screens. The Earnings ESP filter is exclusive to Premium, and Zacks Ultimate bundles all of the firm’s private portfolios. The mobile app includes subscriber alerts and real-time ECN quotes.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages.
  • Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors.
  • Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters.
  • Per-ticker pages with analyst forecasts, price targets, and earnings estimates.
  • Unique Price-Consensus-EPS Surprise charts that map historical estimate accuracy and surprises.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

9 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist plus 6 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).

Zacks (Zacks.com)

Distinct strengths include:

  • Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages.
  • Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors.
  • Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters.
  • Per-ticker pages with analyst forecasts, price targets, and earnings estimates.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeNasdaq.comZacks (Zacks.com)
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Calendar, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets

Unique: Dividends, Splits, IPO, Financials, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, Options, Analyst Recommendations

Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Calendar, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets

Unique: ETF Screeners, Alerts, Scores, ETF Performance, Transcripts

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Cryptos, Currencies

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds

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

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • 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.
  • ETF pages include holdings tables and fund-level analytics.

Unique

  • Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages.
  • Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors.
  • Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters.
  • Per-ticker pages with analyst forecasts, price targets, and earnings estimates.
  • Unique Price-Consensus-EPS Surprise charts that map historical estimate accuracy and surprises.
  • Earnings Calendar with upcoming and historical quarterly results.
Tested

Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat

Yes

Yes

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Featured inside curated shortlists

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Nasdaq.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Calendar, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, and Analyst Price Targets workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Nasdaq.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) require subscriptions?

Both Nasdaq.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Nasdaq.com and Zacks (Zacks.com)?

Both Nasdaq.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) 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 Zacks (Zacks.com) stands out for Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages., Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors., and Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters..

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.