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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Stockcircle vs Yahoo Finance
Pick Stockcircle if
Stockcircle
Free • From $99/yr · Web
- You care about US government trades, ETF screeners, and ETF analysis, things Yahoo Finance doesn't offer
Pick Yahoo Finance if
Yahoo Finance
Free • From $7.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $7.95/mo instead of $8.25/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
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Our take
The bottom line
Stockcircle and Yahoo Finance cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including institutional ownership, insider data, and screeners), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Yahoo Finance simply does more: 22 categories to Stockcircle's 11, including news, calendar, and portfolio, plus a mobile app. Stockcircle counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Yahoo Finance$7.95/mo vs $8.25/mo
- Broader coverage
- Yahoo Finance22 vs 11 categories
- Mobile app
- Yahoo Finance
- Real-time data
- Yahoo Finance
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $99/yr | Free • From $7.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 3 limits: Free: screener: "Join Stockcircle Pro to see all stocks" on screener., Free: notifications: Pro page: "Without Pro, you only receive one monthly recap email." +1 more | 9 limits: Free: data use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for..., Bronze: billing notes: Standard web pricing is shown as $7.95/mo billed $95.40 yearly; curre... +7 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | Plaid and Yodlee |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +1 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 11 | 22 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and 15-min Delayed, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | 3 partners: Financial Modeling Prep, FRED +1 more | 15 partners: ICE Data Services, CoinMarketCap +13 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder and AI summaries: Transcripts | 4 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +2 more |
| Try it | Visit Stockcircle | Visit Yahoo Finance |
Where each one shines
What Stockcircle and Yahoo Finance each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Stockcircle and Yahoo Finance each do best.What Stockcircle does best
- Track investment-guru holdings and transactions from SEC-reported Form 13F and insider Forms 3/4 data.
- Review holdings lists, transaction history, and estimated purchase prices based on the average stock price during the reporting period.
- Follow email notifications for newly reported transactions, with Pro positioned around instant notifications and non-Pro users receiving monthly recap email.
- Monitor U.S.
- Review insider trades from executives and directors with price-at-trade data and change since trade.
What Yahoo Finance does best
- Track stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, futures, currencies, commodities, crypto, and indices from a widely used web and mobile product.
- Use quote pages for charts, financial statements, valuation ratios, analyst estimates, ratings, price targets, news, SEC filings, transcripts, holders, insider transactions, dividends, and ESG data where available.
- Build watchlists and portfolios with manual lots, cash transactions, dividend tracking, fantasy holdings, CSV import/export, and supported brokerage-linked portfolios.
- Follow market news, trending tickers, earnings, IPOs, splits, other market events, and quote-page analysis from one familiar finance homepage.
- Use Yahoo Finance stock screeners and charting for basic idea generation, symbol comparison, indicators, and multi-symbol chart workflows.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Stockcircle and Yahoo Finance, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Stockcircle and Yahoo Finance, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsGrowth InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-time15-min Delayed |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | Financial Modeling PrepFREDParqet | ICE Data ServicesCoinMarketCapMorningstarS&P Global Market IntelligenceLSEG Data & AnalyticsWall Street Horizon (TMX)Commodity Systems, Inc.Vickers+7 more |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | Not specified | PlaidYodlee |
Export formats | Not specified | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderAI summaries: Transcripts | Universe builderBroker syncPortfolio attributionTax lots |
Vendor & support | BIT Enterprises UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Country: GermanySupport: Email | Yahoo |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freescreener: "Join Stockcircle Pro to see all stocks" on screener. · notifications: Pro page: "Without Pro, you only receive one monthly recap email." · +1 more | Freedata use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for... |
| Entry paid plan | $99/yr≈ $8.25/mo“Pro (Annual)” | $7.95/mo“Bronze”billing notes: Standard web pricing is shown as $7.95/mo billed $95.40 yearly; curre... · availability: Select subscription plans are described as offered in the US and Cana... |
| Tier 2 | $16.49/mo“Pro (Monthly)” | $19.95/mo“Silver”billing notes: Pricing page shows $19.95/mo billed $239.40 yearly. · app store monthly price: $24.95 monthly in US App Store listing · +1 more |
| Top plan | — | $39.95/mo“Gold”billing notes: Pricing page shows $39.95/mo billed $479.40 yearly. · app store monthly price: $49.95 monthly in US App Store listing · +1 more |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Stockcircle and Yahoo Finance?
Stockcircle leans toward institutional ownership, insider data, and US government trades, while Yahoo Finance puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Stockcircle and Yahoo Finance cost?
Good news: both Stockcircle and Yahoo Finance have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Stockcircle or Yahoo Finance?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use Stockcircle or Yahoo Finance on my phone?
Yahoo Finance lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Stockcircle doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Stockcircle or Yahoo Finance?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Stockcircle if US government trades and ETF screeners matter to you; go with Yahoo Finance if you'd rather have news and calendar. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Stockcircle and Yahoo Finance cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Stockcircle also handles bonds and other. Yahoo Finance adds mutual funds, options, and futures on top.
Does Stockcircle or Yahoo Finance have real-time data?
Yahoo Finance offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Stockcircle runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from Stockcircle and Yahoo Finance?
Yahoo Finance exports to CSV. Stockcircle is stingier about getting data out.
Are Stockcircle and Yahoo Finance good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: Stockcircle or Yahoo Finance?
Both Stockcircle and Yahoo Finance include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with Stockcircle or Yahoo Finance?
Yahoo Finance handles portfolio tracking. Stockcircle is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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