VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Friday, December 12, 2025

Tool Comparison

Portfolio Visualizer vs Valuesider comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Portfolio Visualizer adds Quant, Factor Exposure, Risk Metrics, Monte Carlo, Backtesting, and Correlation coverage that Valuesider skips.

Valuesider includes Screeners, Investor Holdings, and 13F categories that Portfolio Visualizer omits.

In depth comparison

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

FreeSubscription

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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Valuesider

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Free web tool for tracking “superinvestor” portfolios and stock ownership changes based on SEC 13F filings. Valuesider notes 13F data is delayed (filed up to 45 days after quarter-end) and incomplete (e.g., shorts not included), and states it only shows data from 2013 Q2 onward due to filing format limitations; shares/prices are split-adjusted. Terms prohibit bots/automated scraping.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Browse tracked value-investor (“guru”) portfolios and quarter-by-quarter activity (buys/sells) based on SEC 13F filings.
Free “Holdings Screener” over the aggregated (“grand”) guru portfolio, with filters (e.g., % of grand portfolio, number of gurus, security type) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV.
Free “Activity Screener” for aggregated buy/sell changes across gurus, with filters (activity type/period, security type, portfolio-impact metrics) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV.
Guru portfolio pages include an “Important” button linking to the original SEC reports and provide split-adjusted shares and reported prices.
Ticker pages show which tracked gurus hold a security and the ownership activity over time (based on gurus’ latest SEC reports).

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Where they differ

Portfolio Visualizer

Distinct strengths include:

Quant Factor Exposure Risk Metrics Monte Carlo Backtesting Correlation

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.

Valuesider

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Investor Holdings 13F

Browse tracked value-investor (“guru”) portfolios and quarter-by-quarter activity (buys/sells) based on SEC 13F filings.
Free “Holdings Screener” over the aggregated (“grand”) guru portfolio, with filters (e.g., % of grand portfolio, number of gurus, security type) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV.
Free “Activity Screener” for aggregated buy/sell changes across gurus, with filters (activity type/period, security type, portfolio-impact metrics) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV.
Guru portfolio pages include an “Important” button linking to the original SEC reports and provide split-adjusted shares and reported prices.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Portfolio Visualizer	Valuesider
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data Visualizations Unique: Quant, Factor Exposure, Risk Metrics, Monte Carlo, Backtesting, Correlation	Shared: Data Visualizations Unique: Screeners, Investor Holdings, 13F
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Funds, Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
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 Browse tracked value-investor (“guru”) portfolios and quarter-by-quarter activity (buys/sells) based on SEC 13F filings. Free “Holdings Screener” over the aggregated (“grand”) guru portfolio, with filters (e.g., % of grand portfolio, number of gurus, security type) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV. Free “Activity Screener” for aggregated buy/sell changes across gurus, with filters (activity type/period, security type, portfolio-impact metrics) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV. Guru portfolio pages include an “Important” button linking to the original SEC reports and provide split-adjusted shares and reported prices. Ticker pages show which tracked gurus hold a security and the ownership activity over time (based on gurus’ latest SEC reports). Embeddable, automatically updated charts (copyable iframe code) for portfolios and tickers.
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 Valuesider both support?

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

Do Portfolio Visualizer and Valuesider require subscriptions?

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

How can you access Portfolio Visualizer and Valuesider?

Both Portfolio Visualizer and Valuesider 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?

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 Valuesider stands out for Browse tracked value-investor (“guru”) portfolios and quarter-by-quarter activity (buys/sells) based on SEC 13F filings., Free “Holdings Screener” over the aggregated (“grand”) guru portfolio, with filters (e.g., % of grand portfolio, number of gurus, security type) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV., and Free “Activity Screener” for aggregated buy/sell changes across gurus, with filters (activity type/period, security type, portfolio-impact metrics) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV..

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