Frequently Asked Questions

What is Finlister?

Finlister is an AI-powered stock market assistant that helps you research stocks, analyze companies, track watchlists, and manage simulated portfolios through natural conversation. Just type your questions like you would ask a financial advisor.
Finlister provides data for 3,000+ US stocks and 500+ US ETFs with real-time prices, financial metrics, and AI-powered insights.

How do I start?

Simply type your question in the chat. Here are some examples to get you started:

Current Stock Prices

Ask for real-time prices with day changes:

Returns: Current price, day change ($), day change (%), volume, and market cap

Historical Price Data

Get price history for any time period:

Returns: Daily open, high, low, close, and volume data with visual charts

Financial Metrics & Ratios

Analyze company financials:

Returns: P/E, P/B, P/S ratios, margins, ROE, ROA, debt ratios, and growth metrics

Stock Comparisons

Compare multiple stocks visually:

Returns: Interactive charts showing percentage returns from start date for easy comparison

Company Information

Get basic company details:

Returns: Company name, sector, industry, description, website, and employee count

AI-Powered Company Q&A

Ask specific questions about companies:

Returns: AI-synthesized answers with citations from recent news and analysis

Financial Statements

Access detailed financial statements:

Returns: Quarterly or annual income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow data

Simple Metric Rankings

Rank companies by any financial metric:

Available metrics: P/E, PEG, ROE, ROA, profit margins, debt ratios, market cap, and 30+ more

Multi-Step Comparisons NEW

First filter by one criterion, then rank by another:

How it works: First selects companies by size/filter, then ranks that subset by your chosen metric

ETF-Based Comparisons

Compare metrics within specific ETFs:

Note: Analyzes ALL companies in the ETF, not just top holdings

Complex Searches

Find companies meeting multiple criteria:

Returns: Companies matching all criteria, ranked by relevance or specified metric

Creating Watchlists

Track stocks without simulated trading:

Note: Sign in to save watchlists across sessions. Guest watchlists are temporary.

Adding Stocks to Watchlists

Add single or multiple stocks:

Watchlist Performance

Track watchlist returns over time:

Returns: Current values, period returns (1D, 1W, 1M, 3M, YTD), and performance metrics

Simulated Trading

Practice trading with simulated portfolios:

Note: All trading is simulated. No real money involved. Data stored locally.

ETF Search & Discovery

Find ETFs containing specific stocks:

ETF Holdings & Analysis

View ETF composition and compare holdings:

Returns: Top holdings, weights, sector allocation, and overlap analysis

Sign In Benefits

Create a free account to unlock:

• Save watchlists across devices and sessions
• Create custom command shortcuts
• Access your data from any device
• Secure authentication with Google or GitHub

Custom Commands - use -new to create a new command

Create shortcuts for frequently used queries (requires sign in):

Tips: Use short, memorable names. Commands sync across all your devices.

Where does the data come from?

We use professional financial data providers for real-time prices and financial data, and AI-powered research services for company analysis and news insights. All data is sourced from reliable financial institutions and market data providers.
Coverage includes 3,000+ US stocks and 500+ US ETFs.

Is portfolio tracking real money?

No, all portfolio tracking is simulated for educational and research purposes only. No real money or actual trading is involved. Portfolios are stored locally in your browser, while watchlists are saved to your account if you're signed in.

How current is the data?

Stock prices and financial data are updated in real-time during market hours. Company research and news analysis reflect the most recent available information at the time of your query.