The Best Free Tools and Resources for Stock Analysis

Finding reliable free stock analysis tools can be challenging. Many platforms lack comprehensive screening functions, robust watchlists, or easy access to fundamental financial data. After years of research and testing, I’ve curated a collection of the most effective free platforms for stock analysis.

These tools all offer paid features, but my focus here is on the free options that provide real value. The real power comes from combining several of these resources to extract the most useful insights for your investment decisions.

Alongside my own Warren Buffett Spreadsheet, which calculates quality scores and intrinsic value estimates, here are the stock research tools I use most often. If you know of better free resources, feel free to email me at warrenbuffettspreadsheet@gmail.com.

Stock watchlists with fundamental data:

Koyfin
Koyfin is one of my favorite tools for creating large stock watchlists. Unlike many platforms that limit the number of stocks you can track, Koyfin currently has no restrictions. You can screen stocks across multiple sectors and valuation metrics, making it easy to spot attractive opportunities. The platform also offers a solid stock screener and extensive financial data.

Watchlist in Koyfin:

Finchat.io
Similar to Koyfin, Finchat.io provides watchlists and in-depth fundamental data. The free version limits you to 30 stocks per watchlist, but it includes excellent tools for stock analysis and peer comparisons. Its stock screener is robust, though I find Koyfin’s slightly more versatile.

Dashboard/Watchlist in Finchat.io:

TIKR Terminal

TIKR allows you to build watchlists, access financial data, and read earnings call transcripts. The stock screener is functional, but I prefer Koyfin and Finchat for their broader features. TIKR is particularly useful for reviewing company filings and transcripts.

TIKR Terminal watchlist:

J-Stock
J-Stock is a lightweight software (desktop and Android) that makes managing watchlists fast and efficient. It offers unlimited watchlist size, cloud syncing between devices, stock alerts, and basic charting tools. I use it to group stocks by sector and set alerts for price changes.

Watchlist in J-Stock:

Yahoo Finance
For a quick snapshot of any stock, Yahoo Finance is hard to beat. It provides essential information such as valuation, insider ownership, short interest, CEO compensation, insider transactions, and recent financial data. I most often use the Summary, Statistics, Profile, and Holders sections.

QuickFS
QuickFS is excellent for reviewing up to 10 years of financial data in a clean, simple interface. It also covers international companies, making it useful for global investors.

ROIC.AI
This platform provides 10 years of financial data and ratios, though it is limited to U.S. stocks.

Macrotrends
Macrotrends offers more than 10 years of historical financial data and macroeconomic charts, making it ideal for both stock-specific and market-wide analysis.

Best free stock screeners:

Uncle Stock Screener:
This is my top choice for screening. It offers hundreds of metrics and produces lists of high-quality stocks for further research. While the free version limits access to detailed financial data, the stock lists can easily be exported to other watchlist tools.

👉 Download my curated list of high-quality stocks from Uncle Stock here:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5qqhufqqmw64z68rkknj7/Uncle-stock-high-quality-stocks.xlsx?rlkey=slr8oos1nuzd6z8fe078uvhfg&dl=1

Koyfin Stock Screener:
One of Koyfin’s best features is that your screener settings are saved, so every login updates your list automatically based on your criteria.

Finchat Stock Screener:
Comparable to Koyfin’s screener, though with slightly fewer customization options for fundamental data.

TIKR Terminal Stock screener:
Provides useful filters, but only allows one saved screen at a time.

Stock Charting and technical analysis:

Even though I primarily focus on fundamentals, I also use basic technical analysis for timing entries.

Tradingview
The most advanced free charting tool, offering global stock coverage and indicators like EMA, RSI, and volume.

Stcokcharts.com
A simpler platform for quick technical analysis of U.S. and Canadian stocks.

Stock write ups and analysis:

Value Investors Club (VIC)

An exclusive community where professional investors share in-depth stock ideas. Great for idea validation.

Seeking Alpha
The largest platform for investor-contributed analysis. You can find numerous write-ups on almost any stock.

Conference calls and transcripts:

Conferencecallstranscripts
Provides access to earnings call transcripts, filings, and updates for both U.S. and international companies. You can also build a portfolio watchlist and receive email alerts for new filings.

Insider Trading Data

Openinsider
Track insider buying for U.S. stocks. You can batch-search multiple tickers and bookmark the results for quick updates.

Canadian Insider
The go-to source for insider trading data on Canadian-listed stocks.

MISC:

Quartr
A free mobile app that streams earnings calls, allows offline downloads, and notifies you of updates from your watchlist companies.

Keeping Up with News

Twitter/X stock search
Use the ticker symbol with a $ (e.g., $AAPL, $TSLA) for real-time updates. You can also create batch searches and bookmark them for instant access.

Final Thoughts

After years of testing countless platforms, these are the best free stock analysis tools I’ve found. They provide robust watchlists, reliable financial data, quality stock screeners, and essential resources for both fundamental and technical analysis—all without overwhelming ads or restrictive limitations.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced investor, combining these free tools will give you a professional-grade stock analysis workflow.

Happy investing!