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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Special Situation Investments (SSI) Review, Pricing, and Features
Event-driven special-situation research with an idea library and member comment threads. Past ideas are free to view; active ideas and discussions require a paid membership. A free "Newsletter Only" tier sends occasional emails but excludes SSI ideas/research and member discussions.
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Key features
- Research blog focused on event-driven trades and low-risk arbitrage opportunities with short-term catalysts.
- Idea library: "currently actionable" cases are restricted to members; previous opportunities are publicly viewable.
- Posts typically include key fields (e.g., current price, target price/upside, expected timeline) plus a comments section for discussion.
- Paid membership provides "Full Access to SSI", "High Conviction Ideas", and "Active Discussions & Updates" (monthly or annual billing; payments managed by Stripe).
- Free "Newsletter Only" plan provides an occasional newsletter and explicitly excludes SSI ideas/research and member discussions.
- Performance page maintains a "Tracking Portfolio" simulating aggregate performance of published ideas since 2017 (not actual trading results).
- Community contribution: members can submit ideas/hints; a contributor program offers free access in exchange for posting ideas (ongoing requirement: 2 ideas/year).
- Educational content includes "Learning Resources" on special-situation types and longer-form guides such as "Guide to Merger Arbitrage".
- Cancellation is handled by email and takes effect at the end of the paid billing cycle; subscriptions are non-refundable.
FAQ
Is Special Situation Investments (SSI) free?
Not entirely. Special Situation Investments (SSI) includes a free tier, but its paid subscription options unlock more capacity. Visit the vendor site for current limits and pricing.
Who is Special Situation Investments (SSI) best for?
Special Situation Investments (SSI) is built for Retail Traders, Pro Retail, and Institutional Investors. It suits intermediate and advanced users.
What platforms and connections does Special Situation Investments (SSI) support?
You can use Special Situation Investments (SSI) on Web.
Which markets does Special Situation Investments (SSI) cover?
Special Situation Investments (SSI) covers North America, Europe, and APAC. It tracks Stocks, Closed-End Funds, and Other. Identifiers include Ticker.
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