VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

ShortSqueeze.com vs YCharts comparison

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

Quick takeaways

YCharts includes Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Correlation, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, News, Alerts, Data APIs, Financials, 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 ShortSqueeze.com omits.

ShortSqueeze.com highlights: Coverage of more than 16,000 U.S.-listed equities, spanning NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, OTC/BB, and Pink Sheets., Excel “Master Spreadsheet” download containing updated short-interest statistics for the full market., and Two years of rolling historical short-interest data included in membership; additional history available for purchase..

YCharts is known 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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ShortSqueeze.com

shortsqueeze.com

Members-only service focused on U.S. short-interest data and analytics. Subscribers can download a daily Excel “Master Spreadsheet” with market-wide updates, typically refreshed after each trading day (~7:00 PT). Membership includes two years of rolling historical data, with older archives available for purchase. The site provides delayed quotes (20 minutes) and advertises that members often see short-interest figures 1–3 days ahead of NASDAQ’s public release.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Coverage of more than 16,000 U.S.-listed equities, spanning NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, OTC/BB, and Pink Sheets.
  • Excel “Master Spreadsheet” download containing updated short-interest statistics for the full market.
  • Two years of rolling historical short-interest data included in membership; additional history available for purchase.
  • Short Screener™ tool combining short-interest data with streaming price updates. Filters include short interest, days-to-cover, short % float, changes in SI, ownership %, 52-week high/low, 50/200-day moving averages, sector/industry, volume, and performance.
  • Proprietary lists such as Squeeze Alert™, Long Squeeze™, Top 100, and the Short Squeeze Ranking™ (members-only).

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YCharts

ycharts.com

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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

Web
API

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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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Short Interest, and Scores.

Where they differ

YCharts

Distinct strengths include:

  • 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

AttributeShortSqueeze.comYCharts
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Short Interest, Scores

Shared: Screeners, Short Interest, Scores

Unique: Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Correlation, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, News, Alerts, Data APIs, Financials, 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

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Subscription

Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Coverage of more than 16,000 U.S.-listed equities, spanning NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, OTC/BB, and Pink Sheets.
  • Excel “Master Spreadsheet” download containing updated short-interest statistics for the full market.
  • Two years of rolling historical short-interest data included in membership; additional history available for purchase.
  • Short Screener™ tool combining short-interest data with streaming price updates. Filters include short interest, days-to-cover, short % float, changes in SI, ownership %, 52-week high/low, 50/200-day moving averages, sector/industry, volume, and performance.
  • Proprietary lists such as Squeeze Alert™, Long Squeeze™, Top 100, and the Short Squeeze Ranking™ (members-only).
  • Short Index™ charting tool tracking market-wide short interest versus performance since 1999.

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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do ShortSqueeze.com and YCharts both support?

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

Do ShortSqueeze.com 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 ShortSqueeze.com and YCharts?

Both ShortSqueeze.com 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?

ShortSqueeze.com differentiates itself with Coverage of more than 16,000 U.S.-listed equities, spanning NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, OTC/BB, and Pink Sheets., Excel “Master Spreadsheet” download containing updated short-interest statistics for the full market., and Two years of rolling historical short-interest data included in membership; additional history available for purchase., 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..

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.