VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Tool Comparison

NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) vs YCharts comparison

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

Quick takeaways

NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) adds Order Book / Level II, Odd Lots, Dividends, Splits, Spin-offs, IPO, and Delisted coverage that YCharts skips.

YCharts includes Screeners, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Correlation, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, News, Alerts, Financials, Scores, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Overlap, Analyst Forecasts, Insider Data, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, and Broker Connectors categories that NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) omits.

In depth comparison

NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)

nyse.com

Hands-on review

NYSE offers proprietary exchange data across equities, options, and bonds. Real-time feeds cover order books, trades, quotes, and imbalances, while consolidated products like BQT and Pillar Depth provide multi-market views. Historical TAQ and corporate actions are delivered end-of-day or T+1, with 60+ event types tracked. Data is distributed via ICE networks and AWS, with licensing handled through the Data Services Dashboard.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Real-time proprietary feeds by venue: Integrated Feed (order-by-order), OpenBook Ultra and Aggregated (depth), BBO (top-of-book), Trades, and Order Imbalances.
Multi-market consolidated feeds: NYSE BQT (best quotes & trades) and Pillar Depth (top 10 price levels across NYSE Group, Nasdaq, and Cboe).
Historical TAQ datasets (end-of-day/T+1) with depth, top-of-book, and auction details. Daily TAQ spans all U.S. equities via CTA and UTP consolidated feeds.
Reference data packages including Security Master, ADR Master, Short Interest, ETF reports, and Bond Master.
Corporate Actions coverage with more than 60 event types including dividends, splits, rights issues, spin-offs, IPOs, suspensions, and delistings, updated intraday.

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YCharts

ycharts.com

Hands-on review

Advisor-focused research, portfolio analytics, and proposal platform. Lower tiers are more view-only, while add-ons unlock the Excel add-in and broader fund/SMA datasets. Intraday quotes are available on a short delay (about 90–120 seconds).

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks.
Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns.
Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators.
Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds).
Excel & API: an add-on Excel add-in with dynamic formulas/templates, a REST API with API keys and official Python/R clients, and exports to CSV/Excel/PDF/images.

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Where they differ

NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)

Distinct strengths include:

Order Book / Level II Odd Lots Dividends Splits Spin-offs IPO Delisted

Real-time proprietary feeds by venue: Integrated Feed (order-by-order), OpenBook Ultra and Aggregated (depth), BBO (top-of-book), Trades, and Order Imbalances.
Multi-market consolidated feeds: NYSE BQT (best quotes & trades) and Pillar Depth (top 10 price levels across NYSE Group, Nasdaq, and Cboe).
Historical TAQ datasets (end-of-day/T+1) with depth, top-of-book, and auction details. Daily TAQ spans all U.S. equities via CTA and UTP consolidated feeds.
Reference data packages including Security Master, ADR Master, Short Interest, ETF reports, and Bond Master.

YCharts

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Stock Comparison ETF Comparison Data Visualizations Portfolio Watchlist Correlation Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)

Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks.
Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns.
Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators.
Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)	YCharts
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data APIs, Short Interest Unique: Order Book / Level II, Odd Lots, Dividends, Splits, Spin-offs, IPO, Delisted	Shared: Data APIs, Short Interest Unique: Screeners, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Correlation, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, News, Alerts, Financials, Scores, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Overlap, Analyst Forecasts, Insider Data, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription	Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Real-time proprietary feeds by venue: Integrated Feed (order-by-order), OpenBook Ultra and Aggregated (depth), BBO (top-of-book), Trades, and Order Imbalances. Multi-market consolidated feeds: NYSE BQT (best quotes & trades) and Pillar Depth (top 10 price levels across NYSE Group, Nasdaq, and Cboe). Historical TAQ datasets (end-of-day/T+1) with depth, top-of-book, and auction details. Daily TAQ spans all U.S. equities via CTA and UTP consolidated feeds. Reference data packages including Security Master, ADR Master, Short Interest, ETF reports, and Bond Master. Corporate Actions coverage with more than 60 event types including dividends, splits, rights issues, spin-offs, IPOs, suspensions, and delistings, updated intraday. Cloud delivery options: historical and reference data via AWS, and real-time BQT streaming through NYSE Cloud Streaming using Kafka-compatible Redpanda.	Unique Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks. Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns. Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators. Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds). Excel & API: an add-on Excel add-in with dynamic formulas/templates, a REST API with API keys and official Python/R clients, and exports to CSV/Excel/PDF/images. Advisor ecosystem integrations including Addepar, Orion, Redtail, Schwab Advisor Center, iRebal, Pershing, LPL ClientWorks, Black Diamond, and VRGL.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) and YCharts both support?

Both platforms cover Data APIs, and Short Interest workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) and YCharts require subscriptions?

Neither platform maintains a free tier. Budget for a subscription to unlock the research coverage highlighted in this comparison.

How can you access NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) and YCharts?

Both NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) and YCharts prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) differentiates itself with Real-time proprietary feeds by venue: Integrated Feed (order-by-order), OpenBook Ultra and Aggregated (depth), BBO (top-of-book), Trades, and Order Imbalances., Multi-market consolidated feeds: NYSE BQT (best quotes & trades) and Pillar Depth (top 10 price levels across NYSE Group, Nasdaq, and Cboe)., and Historical TAQ datasets (end-of-day/T+1) with depth, top-of-book, and auction details. Daily TAQ spans all U.S. equities via CTA and UTP consolidated feeds., whereas YCharts stands out for Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks., Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns., and Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators..

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