YCharts
Depends
Confidence: Medium
Buy if you run an advisory practice and want research, screeners, and client proposals without Bloomberg-terminal costs.
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YCharts and Stock Rover both land on Depends.
Buy if you run an advisory practice and want research, screeners, and client proposals without Bloomberg-terminal costs.
Buy if you are a serious US or Canada fundamental, value, or dividend investor who spends hours screening and tracking portfolios.
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|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Depends | Depends |
| Best for | Financial advisors (RIAs) | Value and dividend investors |
| Who it's not for | Active traders needing real-time terminal data | Day traders |
| Privacy | Published security page; 2,119 domain-linked credentials found in infostealer logs, no confirmed breach.⁸ | No public breach reports; HTTPS, encrypted offsite backups, SAS 70 audited facilities, brokerage links via Yodlee; no dedicated public security page found. |
| Support quality | No support evidence in sources reviewed | Useful phone support praised; billing disputes reported |
| Public sentiment | G2 reviewers rate YCharts 4.7/5 and frame it as a Bloomberg alternative, though ratings differ across review platforms.¹ | Long-term fundamental investors praise the screener depth; recurring complaints cover portfolio sync lag and rigid, non-refundable billing. |
| Biggest gotcha | 2,119 credentials tied to surfaced in infostealer logs. Use unique passwords plus 2FA.⁸ | Users report non-refundable subscriptions and cancellation difficulties. |