StockCat (stockcat.net) is a quantitative financial research platform built to help long-term and dividend investors evaluate global stocks and ETFs using transparent historical data.
1. What We Offer
- Head-to-Head Stock & ETF Comparisons: Side-by-side simulations covering Dividend Reinvestment (DRIP) total return, price-only return, cumulative dividend cash flow, expense ratios (TER), and after-tax effective yield.
- Interactive Portfolio Simulators: Dividend goal calculators, tax-advantaged account comparisons, portfolio mix optimizers, historical investment time machines, and ETF holdings overlap analyzers.
- In-Depth Research Columns: Fundamental analysis covering business models, dividend sustainability, and risk factors of global equities and ETFs.
2. Data Sources & Quality Control
- Market & FX Data: Historical price series, dividend distributions, and multi-year daily foreign exchange rates are sourced from reputable financial data feeds such as Yahoo Finance, while ETF constituent weights reference fund disclosures and StockAnalysis.
- Missing Data Filtering: Assets lacking essential metrics (price, yield, expense ratio, or holdings) are filtered out to prevent misleading comparisons.
- Transparent Assumptions: Pre-tax vs. after-tax assumptions and base currencies are clearly labeled on every chart and table.
3. Editorial Independence & Contact
StockCat does not provide personalized investment advice or promote specific financial products. If you spot a data discrepancy or have feedback, please reach out via our Contact page or email stockcat@stockcat.net.