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Zacks Investment Research

Trading Tools

Zacks Investment Research is one of the most recognized names in equity research, trusted by institutional investors, academics, and financial professionals for over 45 years. Founded with a focus on providing independent equity research, Zacks has developed proprietary ranking systems and quantitative models that have become industry standards. The platform's flagship Zacks Rank system has identified top-performing stocks with an average annual return of 24% since 1988. Zacks provides comprehensive research coverage on 12,000+ stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs with real-time valuation, earnings forecasts, 8-model quant scoring, and fundamental screeners.

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Catalog tags

Value investors Earnings-focused traders Institutional advisors Quantitative analysts Investors seeking proven stock ranking systems and comprehensive fundamental research

Risk Warning

Trading financial instruments involves significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. You should not invest more than you can afford to lose and should ensure that you fully understand the risks involved. Leverage trading can amplify both profits and losses. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Before trading, please consider your level of experience, investment objectives, and seek independent financial advice if necessary.

Key Features

Zacks Rank system (top performers with 24% avg annual return)
Earnings estimates and surprise analysis
8-model quant scoring
Fundamental screeners
Portfolio analytics
Custom reports
Backtesting tools
Stock research on 12,000+ stocks/ETFs
Real-time valuation
Financial planning tools
Institutional-grade data APIs

Listed highlights

  • Historically proven Zacks Rank system
  • Comprehensive research coverage
  • Institutional-grade data
  • Earnings surprise analysis
  • Quant scoring models
  • 45+ years of industry experience
  • Trusted by 10,000+ financial advisors

Listed considerations

  • Full institutional access can be expensive
  • Primarily focused on US markets
  • Learning curve for advanced tools
  • Some features require subscription commitments

Quick Comparison

FeatureZacks Investment ResearchBenzingacTraderEdgewonkFinviz
RatingNot availableNot availableNot availableNot availableNot available
PricingFree trials available / Premium research subscriptionsSubscription pricing varies by current Benzinga productBroker and product dependentPaid softwareFree / Elite $39.50 monthly or $299.50 annual
Founded197820102010Not stated2007

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Zacks Rank?
The Zacks Rank is a proprietary ranking system that identifies top-performing stocks based on earnings estimate revisions and other factors. Stocks ranked #1 have an average annual return of 24% since 1988.
Is Zacks free to use?
Zacks offers free trials and some basic content. Full access to research tools, Zacks Rank, and institutional features requires paid subscription with various pricing tiers available.
What research does Zacks provide?
Zacks provides research on 12,000+ stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs including earnings estimates, Zacks Rank, quant scoring, fundamental screeners, portfolio analytics, and custom reporting tools for advisors.
Pricing
Free trials available for institutional services. ZRS Annual subscription $840/year for advisors. Retail research subscriptions available with various pricing tiers. Institutional data access requires custom enterprise licensing. Free trial options with no credit card required for some services.
Min Deposit
Free trials available
Founded
1978
Mobile App
No
Demo Account
No
Withdrawal
N/A - Research provider
Support
Phone support, Email support, Dedicated support for institutional clients
Regulation
Not a broker - research and data provider only

Licence number and legal-entity verification: not recorded. Check the regulator directly.

Platforms
WebProfessional platforms
Deposit Methods
N/A - Research provider