Simply Wall St adds Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Management Performance, Management Compensation, Videos, Blogs, Newsletters, Broker Connectors, and Dividend coverage that Yahoo Finance skips.
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Tool Comparison
Simply Wall St vs Yahoo Finance comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Yahoo Finance includes Calendar, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Options, and Splits categories that Simply Wall St omits.
In depth comparison
Simply Wall St
simplywall.st
Editor’s pick Hands-on review
Visual, fundamentals‑driven research and portfolio platform for long‑term stock investors. Freemium model with Free, Premium and Unlimited tiers; Free includes 5 company reports/month and 1 portfolio (10 holdings), Premium increases report and portfolio limits and adds broker linking, and Unlimited unlocks unlimited company reports, larger portfolio limits and Excel/PDF export tools.
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WebMobile
Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- Global coverage of over 120,000 listed stocks across ~90 markets, with fundamentals and estimates powered by S&P Global Market Intelligence and analyzed using a documented quantitative model.
- Company “Snowflake” reports visualize five key dimensions—valuation, future growth, past performance, financial health, and dividends—into a single infographic, with detailed drill‑down sections and methodology explained in the help center and GitHub docs.
- Investing Ideas hub with curated themes such as undervalued companies, dividend powerhouses, recent insider buying and sector/thematic lists (AI, nuclear energy, cybersecurity, etc.).
- Stock Screener & Alerts lets users filter the global universe by market, industry and dozens of fundamentals (value, growth, income and risk metrics) and set saved screeners with alerts; Free has “Limited” screener access, Premium supports 3 saved screeners, and Unlimited supports 10.
- Built‑in news and “Global Market Insights” articles, plus important updates (earnings, price moves, new risks) and weekly market insights emails for holdings and watchlists.
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Yahoo Finance
finance.yahoo.com
Hands-on review
One of the most widely used finance portals, offering global market coverage, news, screeners, and portfolio tools. A free plan provides core features, while paid Silver and Gold tiers add extras such as research, enhanced filters, and historical data downloads. Real-time vs delayed quotes vary by exchange, and mobile apps support price alerts and personalized news.
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Platforms
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Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research.
- Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free.
- Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data.
- Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.
- Equity, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters; Plus tiers add premium filters such as Morningstar ratings.
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Where they differ
Simply Wall St
Distinct strengths include:
Stock IdeasValuation ModelsInsider DataInstitutional DataManagement PerformanceManagement CompensationVideosBlogs
- Global coverage of over 120,000 listed stocks across ~90 markets, with fundamentals and estimates powered by S&P Global Market Intelligence and analyzed using a documented quantitative model.
- Company “Snowflake” reports visualize five key dimensions—valuation, future growth, past performance, financial health, and dividends—into a single infographic, with detailed drill‑down sections and methodology explained in the help center and GitHub docs.
- Investing Ideas hub with curated themes such as undervalued companies, dividend powerhouses, recent insider buying and sector/thematic lists (AI, nuclear energy, cybersecurity, etc.).
- Stock Screener & Alerts lets users filter the global universe by market, industry and dozens of fundamentals (value, growth, income and risk metrics) and set saved screeners with alerts; Free has “Limited” screener access, Premium supports 3 saved screeners, and Unlimited supports 10.
Yahoo Finance
Distinct strengths include:
CalendarAnalyst RecommendationsAnalyst Price TargetsETF OverviewETF HoldingsETF PerformanceOptionsSplits
- Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research.
- Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free.
- Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data.
- Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Simply Wall St | Yahoo Finance |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Financials, Dividends, News, Alerts, Education Unique: Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Management Performance, Management Compensation, Videos, Blogs, Newsletters, Broker Connectors, Dividend | Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Financials, Dividends, News, Alerts, Education Unique: Calendar, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Options, Splits |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Bonds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Simply Wall St and Yahoo Finance both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Financials, Dividends, News, Alerts, and Education workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Simply Wall St and Yahoo Finance require subscriptions?
Both Simply Wall St and Yahoo Finance keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Simply Wall St and Yahoo Finance?
Both Simply Wall St and Yahoo Finance support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Simply Wall St differentiates itself with Global coverage of over 120,000 listed stocks across ~90 markets, with fundamentals and estimates powered by S&P Global Market Intelligence and analyzed using a documented quantitative model., Company “Snowflake” reports visualize five key dimensions—valuation, future growth, past performance, financial health, and dividends—into a single infographic, with detailed drill‑down sections and methodology explained in the help center and GitHub docs., and Investing Ideas hub with curated themes such as undervalued companies, dividend powerhouses, recent insider buying and sector/thematic lists (AI, nuclear energy, cybersecurity, etc.)., whereas Yahoo Finance stands out for Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., and Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data..
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