How can we help?
We’re here to help you get the most out of ETFWise. Browse the answers below, or reach out directly if you can’t find what you need.
Getting Started
How do the daily recommendations work?
Each day, ETFWise selects top ETFs across seven categories (Major Index, Sector, Bond & Fixed Income, International, Commodity, Thematic, and Dividend) based on live market data. The list is pinned for the full day so your view stays stable, while prices and sentiment refresh automatically every 5 minutes. Tap “See More” on any section to explore subcategories.
Do I need an internet connection?
Yes, for live prices, news, sentiment, and fund data. The bull and risk case analysis is generated instantly on your device from data already on screen, so it needs no additional connection.
How much does ETFWise cost?
ETFWise is free to download from the App Store. There are no subscriptions and no ads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the seven ETF categories?
| Category | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Major Index | S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Russell 2000, Dow Jones, Total Market |
| Sector | Technology, Health Care, Energy, Financials, and more |
| Bond & Fixed Income | Government bonds, corporate bonds, high yield, TIPS, munis |
| International | Developed markets, emerging markets, single-country ETFs |
| Commodity | Gold, silver, oil, agriculture, broad commodity baskets |
| Thematic | AI & robotics, clean energy, cybersecurity, cloud, EVs |
| Dividend | High yield, dividend growth, aristocrats, income strategies |
How are the bull and risk cases generated?
ETFWise builds each bull case and risk case on your device from the real data already shown for that ETF: price, returns, sentiment, expense ratio, and more. Generation is instant, requires no download or account, and nothing is sent to external servers.
How does news sentiment work?
The app analyzes recent news articles (7-day window) for each ETF and scores them for positive or negative tone. The result is displayed as Bearish, Negative, Neutral, Positive, or Bullish. Up to 3 recent headlines are shown alongside the score.
Can I search for a specific ETF?
Yes. Use the search bar to find any ETF by ticker symbol or name. The search covers 200+ curated ETFs plus an extended library of over 450 tickers in total.
Is my data private?
Yes. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Only ticker symbols are sent to financial data providers. See our full Privacy Policy for details.
What happens if I delete the app?
Uninstalling ETFWise permanently removes all locally stored data, including cached recommendations and generated analysis. Since there is no cloud backup, this cannot be undone.
Troubleshooting
Prices aren’t loading
Check that your device is connected to the internet. Prices refresh automatically every 5 minutes; if a refresh fails, they update on the next cycle or when you reopen the app.
“Unable to load ETF data” error
This usually means a network request failed. Check your internet connection and tap “Retry.”
Bull and risk cases aren’t showing
Bull and risk cases are built from an ETF’s price, performance, and sentiment data. If they don’t appear, that underlying data hasn’t finished loading yet. Make sure you’re connected to the internet, then reopen the ETF detail view.
Fund data (holdings, performance) isn’t loading
Holdings and performance data require an internet connection. If data fails to load, try closing and reopening the ETF detail view.
The app is crashing or freezing
Make sure you’re running the latest version from the App Store, then force-close the app and reopen it. If the problem continues, restart your device. If it still persists, please contact us below.
Compatibility
ETFWise requires iOS 18.0 or later and runs on both iPhone and iPad.
Contact Us
Didn’t find your answer? We’d love to help.
Email: contact@bartlettbutter.com
We aim to respond within 48 hours. Please include your device model and iOS version so we can assist you faster.