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Yet in the US$32 billion industry for financial data, Bloomberg is the dominant player, with a third of the market. Its position has become even more entrenched over the past ten years, as those around it have lost market share.

In data and analytics, Bloomberg is being challenged by a raft of start-ups. Some of them target smaller investors like me who baulk at paying Bloomberg’s US$24,000 subscription fee. Others target bigger customers who want to go deeper into more specialised data than Bloomberg supports. I use two alternatives—Koyfin and Sentieo.

OpenBB: A free alternative to the $20,000 Bloomberg Terminal Available 100% free on GitHub: https://t.co/rVf9riF9Tv

Bloomberg fits the Christensen incumbent model not just because it exceeds the needs of some customers but also because it ignores the needs of others.

BLOOMBERG KILLERS - PART II Last week, I shared a list of 55 BBG killers that are either free or offer extensive free functionalities. But not all of us are poor as hell and on the brink of bankruptcy. If your budget allows, you can build a far more efficient BBG alternative, or even complement your Bloomberg... See more