A practical checklist, written to be useful whichever tool you end up choosing. Check five things: coverage, data quality, score transparency, what the free tier really includes, and privacy.
Many screeners are US-only. If you hold or research UK, European or Asian names, check they are actually covered — and whether smaller-caps are included or only the large indices.
Ask whether prices are real (even if delayed) or synthetic placeholders, and how often they refresh. Almost all consumer tools use delayed data — that is normal — but it should be stated plainly.
A single number is only useful if you know roughly what feeds it. Look for a published methodology, a confidence level and a risk band, and an explicit statement that the figure is an estimate.
Some “free” tiers are demos with the useful parts removed. Check whether you can actually rank and browse the real universe, and whether a card or account is required to start.
Check where your watchlist and holdings are stored, whether an account is mandatory, and whether the tool carries advertising trackers.
Global coverage across US/UK/Europe/Asia including smaller-caps; delayed real prices, stated plainly; a published methodology with confidence and risk bands; a free tier needing no account or card; and watchlists kept on your device. We provide information and analysis only — not investment advice.
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