VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Trackinsight vs YCharts comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Trackinsight adds ETF Screeners, ETF Factors, and Blogs coverage that YCharts skips.

YCharts includes Screeners, Stock Comparison, Watchlist, Correlation, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, News, Alerts, Financials, Scores, ETF Overlap, Analyst Forecasts, Short Interest, Insider Data, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, and Broker Connectors categories that Trackinsight omits.

Trackinsight highlights: Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs., Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with **Export to Excel** from the compare pages., and Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and **export to Excel**; plan limits vary by tier..

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..

Trackinsight has a free tier, while YCharts requires a paid plan.

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Trackinsight

trackinsight.com

Global ETF research platform with a 12k+ ETF database and daily updates. Core workflows: screen by theme/ESG/exposure/benchmark; compare up to 5 ETFs side‑by‑side (Excel export); manage sharable ‘Lists’; and (Premium) Portfolio Insights with advanced analytics & Excel export. Data/API options include an enterprise ‘Data Services’ offering and Nasdaq Data Link databases (REST/CSV/JSON). Identifiers shown on fund pages include ISIN and CUSIP. Trackinsight became majority‑owned by Kepler Cheuvreux in Sep 2024.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs.
  • Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with **Export to Excel** from the compare pages.
  • Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and **export to Excel**; plan limits vary by tier.
  • Portfolio Insights (Premium): portfolio analytics across more fund data, customization, and **Excel export**.
  • ESG Observatory & education: ESG pages and editorial explain ratings and enable ESG‑specific filters.

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YCharts

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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

8 overlaps

Mutual strengths include ETF Overview, ETF Performance, and ETF Holdings plus 5 more areas.

Where they differ

Trackinsight

Distinct strengths include:

ETF Screeners
ETF Factors
Blogs
  • Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs.
  • Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with **Export to Excel** from the compare pages.
  • Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and **export to Excel**; plan limits vary by tier.
  • Portfolio Insights (Premium): portfolio analytics across more fund data, customization, and **Excel export**.

YCharts

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners
Stock Comparison
Watchlist
Correlation
Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)
Performance Attribution
Scenario & Stress Tests
News
  • 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

AttributeTrackinsightYCharts
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Comparison, ETF Fundamentals, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Data APIs

Unique: ETF Screeners, ETF Factors, Blogs

Shared: ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Comparison, ETF Fundamentals, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Data APIs

Unique: Screeners, Stock Comparison, Watchlist, Correlation, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, News, Alerts, Financials, Scores, ETF Overlap, Analyst Forecasts, Short Interest, 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

ETFs

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, API

Web, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs.
  • Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with **Export to Excel** from the compare pages.
  • Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and **export to Excel**; plan limits vary by tier.
  • Portfolio Insights (Premium): portfolio analytics across more fund data, customization, and **Excel export**.
  • ESG Observatory & education: ESG pages and editorial explain ratings and enable ESG‑specific filters.
  • Underlying holdings search: articles and workflows demonstrate filters for ETFs holding specific stocks (e.g., NVDA/AVGO).

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 Trackinsight and YCharts both support?

Both platforms cover ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Comparison, ETF Fundamentals, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Trackinsight offers a free entry point, while YCharts requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Trackinsight and YCharts?

Both Trackinsight 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?

Trackinsight differentiates itself with Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs., Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with **Export to Excel** from the compare pages., and Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and **export to Excel**; plan limits vary by tier., 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..

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