VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) vs Yahoo Finance comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)
wsj.com
Yahoo Finance
finance.yahoo.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover News, Alerts, and Calendar and 3 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has 2 categories you won't get in Yahoo Finance; Yahoo Finance has 10 unique categories.
- Curation signals: Yahoo Finance: Hands-on review.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Yahoo Finance is tagged for this workflow; The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has no category votes yet.
- Portfolio: Yahoo Finance is tagged for this workflow; The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: Yahoo Finance is tagged for this workflow; The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has no category votes yet.
- News: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Data Visualizations: Yahoo Finance is tagged for this workflow; The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) | Yahoo Finance |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Cryptos, Currencies, Bonds, Commodities, Futures |
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 |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) strengths
Categories covered by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) but not Yahoo Finance.
Yahoo Finance strengths
Categories covered by Yahoo Finance but not The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and Yahoo Finance both support?
Both platforms cover News, Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, Financials, and Analyst Recommendations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and Yahoo Finance require subscriptions?
Both The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and Yahoo Finance keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and Yahoo Finance?
Both The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) 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?
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) differentiates itself with Comprehensive business and markets reporting, plus a Market Data Center spanning indexes, stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, and mutual funds., Built-in calendars, including a downloadable U.S. economic calendar and an earnings calendar within Market Data., and Market lists and stats such as 52-week highs/lows, analyst upgrades/downgrades, and dividend pages., whereas Yahoo Finance stands out for Product refresh includes tools like a customizable dock, stock side-by-side comparison, and enhanced charts., Mobile app: portfolio tracking, multiple watchlists, and syncing portfolios across devices., and Alerts/notifications for news and stock pricing (e.g., price alerts, breaking news, earnings reports)..
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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.