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Finviz Review

A fast, free stock screener and market-map tool, with an Elite tier for real-time data and advanced screening.

Overall score
3.9
out of 5
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Best for

  • Stock screening
  • Quick market overviews
  • US-equity idea generation

Not best for

  • You need non-US market depth
  • You want portfolio/journal features

Our verdict & scoring

Finviz is a widely used, fast stock screener known for its visual market maps, heatmaps and quick fundamental/technical filtering. The free tier is genuinely useful for US equities; Finviz Elite adds real-time data, intraday charts and advanced screening.

Scores are based on our review methodology. Affiliate relationships do not buy higher ratings.

Pros

  • Excellent free screener
  • Fast visual market maps
  • Great for idea generation

Cons

  • US-equity focused
  • Delayed data on free tier
  • No journal/portfolio tooling

Fees & hidden costs explained

Free tier available; Finviz Elite subscription for real-time data and advanced features.

Safety, regulation & availability

Screening/analysis website, not a broker. Provides data and tools, not investment advice or execution.

Account protection: Not a broker — holds no client funds.

Available to retail traders in:

United StatesUnited KingdomEuropean Union

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