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Friday, February 20, 2026

Tool Comparison

Reuters vs Yahoo Finance comparison

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

Reuters logo

Reuters

reuters.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Yahoo Finance logo

Yahoo Finance

finance.yahoo.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
ReutersWeb, Mobile
Yahoo FinanceWeb, Mobile
Categories
Reuters4
Yahoo Finance18
Pricing details

Tool

Reuters

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Free (Registration)Free
Digital SubscriptionSubscription

Tool

Yahoo Finance

$7.95/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Bronze$7.95/mo
Silver$19.95/mo
Gold$39.95/mo
Category leaders
ScreenersYahoo Finance
PortfolioYahoo Finance
NewsTied
AlertsTied
DividendsYahoo Finance
Data VisualizationsYahoo Finance
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Platform details

AttributeReutersYahoo Finance
Asset types
StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesFutures
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
Real-time15-min Delayed
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specified
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories4

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Reuters strengths0

Categories covered by Reuters only.

No unique categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Reuters and Yahoo Finance?

Reuters focuses on News, Alerts, and Watchlist while Yahoo Finance specializes in News, Alerts, and Calendar. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Reuters and Yahoo Finance cost?

Good news—both Reuters and Yahoo Finance offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Should I choose Reuters or Yahoo Finance?

Choose Reuters if you need Comprehensive business and markets coverage through dedicated sections on stocks, rates and bonds, currencies, and commodities., and Company profile pages include charts, financial statements, and key ratios, clearly marked as sourced from LSEG (Refinitiv).. Go with Yahoo Finance if Global exchange coverage with explicit exchange suffixes, delay tables, and data-provider attributions (e.g., ICE Data Services; CoinMarketCap for crypto)., and Portfolios + watchlists to track holdings/performance; supports importing holdings via CSV. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Reuters and Yahoo Finance cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Commodities, Currencies, and Futures. Reuters also includes Bonds. Yahoo Finance adds coverage for Mutual Funds, Options, and Cryptos.

Does Reuters or Yahoo Finance have real-time data?

Yahoo Finance offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Reuters uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from Reuters and Yahoo Finance?

Yahoo Finance supports data exports to CSV. Reuters has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Reuters or Yahoo Finance?

Yahoo Finance includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Reuters focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with Reuters or Yahoo Finance?

Yahoo Finance offers portfolio tracking features. Reuters is more focused on research and analysis.

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