Tools to make the numbers real
Chart US ETFs, sanity-check drawdowns, and test simple ideas without turning your portfolio into a trading game. These tools are here to support your plan, not replace it.
Educational content only. Not personalized investment advice.
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CHARTING & ALERTS
See how ETFs and portfolios actually behave
Use TradingView to look at real drawdowns, sideways years, and trend periods before you commit to a mix. Pair this with the Studies to understand what the charts are telling you.
FEATURED TOOL
TradingView
Web and mobile charts for stocks, ETFs, futures, and crypto. Useful for long-term investors when you focus on trends, drawdowns, and risk instead of constant trading.
- Clean charts with indicators, drawing tools, and multiple timeframes.
- Watchlists, alerts, and screeners to track ETFs and major indices.
- Works in any browser; apps for iOS and Android.
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GUIDE
TradingView Free vs Pro
What you get on Free, what paid plans unlock (alerts, layouts, limits), and the cheapest upgrade path for your workflow.
Read guide →If you only want to follow the plan from the Learn path and run basic checks on your ETFs, TradingView plus your broker’s own tools is usually enough.
CALCULATORS
Calculators to reduce silent cost leakage
These calculators make recurring leaks visible (FX, spreads, fixed fees, cash drag) so you can keep the plan simple and repeatable.
Educational content only. Not personalized investment advice.
FX drag calculator
Estimate how much currency conversion leakage costs you over time.
Best for: non-US investors buying foreign-currency assets regularly.
Open calculator →Spread cost calculator
Turn bid/ask spreads into an all-in cost per buy so you stop guessing.
Best for: UCITS ETFs, thin listings, market orders.
Open calculator →Investing cadence break-even (upcoming)
Decide monthly vs quarterly by modeling fixed fees, spreads, and FX friction.
Best for: small monthly contributions.
Open calculator →Broker total cost calculator (upcoming)
Compare brokers using your behavior: contributions, FX, trades, and platform fees.
Best for: picking a “forever broker”.
Open calculator →Cash drag calculator (upcoming)
Quantify the cost of waiting in cash instead of investing on schedule.
Best for: “I’ll invest later” loops.
Open calculator →Rebalancing drift calculator (upcoming)
See how allocations drift and when bands vs annual rebalancing makes sense.
Best for: 2–3 fund portfolios.
Open calculator →Acc vs dist tax drag (upcoming)
Illustrate how payout timing + taxes can change long-run compounding.
Best for: share-class decisions (rule-dependent).
Open calculator →UCITS vs US total drag (upcoming)
Estimate the stack: fund-level costs + withholding + FX/execution assumptions.
Best for: wrapper tradeoffs as a non-US investor.
Open calculator →Limit order helper (upcoming)
Set a sane limit price based on spread and your “bad fill” tolerance.
Best for: thin UCITS listings.
Open calculator →Bond duration sensitivity (upcoming)
Translate duration into expected price impact for a given rate move.
Best for: bond ETF selection.
Open calculator →Hedged vs unhedged helper (upcoming)
Choose hedged vs unhedged based on goal (stability vs simplicity) and asset type.
Best for: bond ETFs, EUR-based investors.
Open calculator →Monthly contribution goal (upcoming)
Back-solve how much to invest each month for a target and timeline.
Best for: building a realistic plan.
Open calculator →WHAT’S NEXT
Tools policy (why this list stays curated)
Most investing tools increase trading frequency. QuantRoutine tools are selected for one job: reduce repeatable leakage (FX, spreads, fixed fees, cash drag) and help you implement a boring, durable plan.
What a tool has to pass before it shows up here
- No pay-to-play: you don’t list apps just because they have an affiliate program.
- Simple pricing: clear plans, no junk fees or small-print traps.
- Exportable data: you can get your data out in a sane format.
- Real benefit: helps long-term investors make fewer, better decisions — not chase intraday noise.
Educational content only. Not personalized investment advice.
NEXT STEPS
Where to go after picking your tools
Tools don’t decide your portfolio for you. Use them to implement the plan you built in Learn and Studies, then connect everything to a real broker account.
GUIDES
Build the plan first
Use the Learn path to get the basics right: ETFs, diversification, and fees. Then you know what you’re charting and why.
Open Learn hub →DATA
Then look at the numbers
Walk through the Studies: DCA vs lump sum, 100% stocks vs 60/40, dividends. Use TradingView to sanity-check the same patterns with real ETFs.
Open Studies hub →IMPLEMENT
Finally, open a real account
Once you’re clear on risk and tools, pick a broker that fits your situation. Start with the broker checklist and the Brokers hub.
Compare brokers →TOOLS FAQ
Tools & TradingView: common questions
Do I need TradingView or any paid tool to start investing?
No. You can follow the Learn path using only your broker’s basic charts and statements. TradingView helps you inspect history and drawdowns more clearly, but it’s optional.
What’s the difference between TradingView Free and Pro?
Free is enough to start but includes limits (fewer alerts/indicators and more friction). Pro usually adds more alerts, more indicators per chart, multiple layouts, and a cleaner workflow. If you use TradingView regularly, Pro can be worth it. If you check charts occasionally, Free is fine.
Read the full breakdown in the TradingView review.
Is TradingView only for traders, or useful for long-term ETF investing?
It’s marketed to traders, but it’s useful for long-term ETF investors when you use it to study drawdowns, sideways years, and “how bad it gets” in real charts — not to trade more often.
As a non-US investor, can I still use TradingView effectively?
Yes. TradingView is global. Your ability to trade depends on your broker and local rules, but research and monitoring is usable from most regions.
Will using more tools automatically make me a better investor?
No. Tools don’t fix behavior. If a tool increases trading frequency, it can harm long-term results. Your edge is a simple plan + consistency, not more dashboards.
Where are the calculators?
Scroll to the Calculators section above, or open each calculator directly from its Tools page.
Each calculator has its own URL under /tools/.
Should I add calculators to every page?
No. Use calculators when they remove confusion and lead to a better decision. As a rule: embed at most one calculator module per page (two only on tool-heavy pages). Too many widgets increases distraction and reduces clarity.
QuantRoutine provides educational content only. Nothing on this page is an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell any security or to open an account with any specific broker. Investments can lose value, and past performance does not guarantee future results. You are responsible for your own investment, tax, and legal decisions. Always review each provider’s current terms, fees, and eligibility on their official website before subscribing or acting on any tool information.