VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Portfolio Visualizer vs Sharesight comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Portfolio Visualizer adds Data Visualizations, Quant, Factor Exposure, Monte Carlo, Backtesting, and Correlation coverage that Sharesight skips.

Sharesight includes Portfolio, Watchlist, Performance Attribution, Downloadable Tax Reports, Capital Gains Estimator, Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding, Broker Connectors, APIs & SDKs, Blogs, and Videos categories that Portfolio Visualizer omits.

Portfolio Visualizer highlights: Portfolio backtesting for mutual funds, ETFs, and stocks with configurable rebalancing rules; separate modules for asset-class backtesting., Monte Carlo simulations for portfolio growth, survival probabilities, and goal-based financial planning., and Optimization tools including efficient frontier modeling, mean–variance optimization, and the Black–Litterman model..

Sharesight is known for: Track stocks, ETFs, funds, some listed bonds, crypto, FX, property & other custom assets in one portfolio view., Coverage across 60+ exchanges; US & LSE quotes typically 15‑minute delayed; ASX/NZX 20‑minute delayed; many other markets EOD., and Automatic dividends, distributions, DRP/DRIP (when data available), splits, consolidations, and other corporate actions..

Sharesight offers mobile access, which Portfolio Visualizer skips.

Portfolio Visualizer

portfoliovisualizer.com

Hands-on review

Web-based analytics suite for portfolio backtesting, optimization, and factor analysis. The free tier supports up to ~15 assets and limited history, while Basic and Pro tiers extend to ~150 assets with YTD results, model saving, and data export. Paid plans include a 14-day free trial.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Portfolio backtesting for mutual funds, ETFs, and stocks with configurable rebalancing rules; separate modules for asset-class backtesting.
Monte Carlo simulations for portfolio growth, survival probabilities, and goal-based financial planning.
Optimization tools including efficient frontier modeling, mean–variance optimization, and the Black–Litterman model.
Factor analytics with multi-factor regressions and a risk-factor allocation optimizer.
Correlation analysis at the asset or asset-class level via heatmaps and matrices.

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Sharesight

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Global, tax‑aware portfolio tracker with EOD/delayed equity pricing (15–20 min on major markets), automated dividends & corporate actions, contribution analysis, and drawdown risk reporting. Imports from 200+ brokers via file/email and selected direct broker APIs; Xero accounting sync. Crypto & FX update intraday (~5‑min). Business plan for advisers offers per‑portfolio pricing.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Track stocks, ETFs, funds, some listed bonds, crypto, FX, property & other custom assets in one portfolio view.
Coverage across 60+ exchanges; US & LSE quotes typically 15‑minute delayed; ASX/NZX 20‑minute delayed; many other markets EOD.
Automatic dividends, distributions, DRP/DRIP (when data available), splits, consolidations, and other corporate actions.
Performance reports with component returns (capital, dividends, FX), contribution analysis (by holding, sector, country, groups), and drawdown risk (MDD/RoMaD).
Tax reports incl. Taxable Income; CGT reports for AU & CA; NZ FIF reporting (FDR & CV methods).

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

1 overlap

Both tools cover this research theme.

Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)

Where they differ

Portfolio Visualizer

Distinct strengths include:

Portfolio backtesting for mutual funds, ETFs, and stocks with configurable rebalancing rules; separate modules for asset-class backtesting.
Monte Carlo simulations for portfolio growth, survival probabilities, and goal-based financial planning.
Optimization tools including efficient frontier modeling, mean–variance optimization, and the Black–Litterman model.
Factor analytics with multi-factor regressions and a risk-factor allocation optimizer.

Sharesight

Distinct strengths include:

Portfolio

Watchlist

Performance Attribution

Downloadable Tax Reports

Capital Gains Estimator

Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding

Broker Connectors

APIs & SDKs

Track stocks, ETFs, funds, some listed bonds, crypto, FX, property & other custom assets in one portfolio view.
Coverage across 60+ exchanges; US & LSE quotes typically 15‑minute delayed; ASX/NZX 20‑minute delayed; many other markets EOD.
Automatic dividends, distributions, DRP/DRIP (when data available), splits, consolidations, and other corporate actions.
Performance reports with component returns (capital, dividends, FX), contribution analysis (by holding, sector, country, groups), and drawdown risk (MDD/RoMaD).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Portfolio Visualizer	Sharesight
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown) Unique: Data Visualizations, Quant, Factor Exposure, Monte Carlo, Backtesting, Correlation	Shared: Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown) Unique: Portfolio, Watchlist, Performance Attribution, Downloadable Tax Reports, Capital Gains Estimator, Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding, Broker Connectors, APIs & SDKs, Blogs, Videos
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Real Estate
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, Mobile, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Portfolio backtesting for mutual funds, ETFs, and stocks with configurable rebalancing rules; separate modules for asset-class backtesting. Monte Carlo simulations for portfolio growth, survival probabilities, and goal-based financial planning. Optimization tools including efficient frontier modeling, mean–variance optimization, and the Black–Litterman model. Factor analytics with multi-factor regressions and a risk-factor allocation optimizer. Correlation analysis at the asset or asset-class level via heatmaps and matrices. Tactical asset allocation strategies such as moving averages, momentum signals, valuation-based models, and target volatility frameworks.	Unique Track stocks, ETFs, funds, some listed bonds, crypto, FX, property & other custom assets in one portfolio view. Coverage across 60+ exchanges; US & LSE quotes typically 15‑minute delayed; ASX/NZX 20‑minute delayed; many other markets EOD. Automatic dividends, distributions, DRP/DRIP (when data available), splits, consolidations, and other corporate actions. Performance reports with component returns (capital, dividends, FX), contribution analysis (by holding, sector, country, groups), and drawdown risk (MDD/RoMaD). Tax reports incl. Taxable Income; CGT reports for AU & CA; NZ FIF reporting (FDR & CV methods). Imports via broker trade‑confirmation emails, CSV/XLS bulk uploads, and direct connections for selected brokers; Xero sync for accounting.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Portfolio Visualizer and Sharesight both support?

Both platforms cover Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown) workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Portfolio Visualizer and Sharesight require subscriptions?

Both Portfolio Visualizer and Sharesight keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Sharesight ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Portfolio Visualizer focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Portfolio Visualizer differentiates itself with Portfolio backtesting for mutual funds, ETFs, and stocks with configurable rebalancing rules; separate modules for asset-class backtesting., Monte Carlo simulations for portfolio growth, survival probabilities, and goal-based financial planning., and Optimization tools including efficient frontier modeling, mean–variance optimization, and the Black–Litterman model., whereas Sharesight stands out for Track stocks, ETFs, funds, some listed bonds, crypto, FX, property & other custom assets in one portfolio view., Coverage across 60+ exchanges; US & LSE quotes typically 15‑minute delayed; ASX/NZX 20‑minute delayed; many other markets EOD., and Automatic dividends, distributions, DRP/DRIP (when data available), splits, consolidations, and other corporate actions..

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