VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★
PRICE: 5 CENTS
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Top Forums Tools for Investing
Community-ranked forums software ordered by net upvotes with starred picks breaking close calls.
Every entry here is part of our living directory of forums software for investors, traders, and analysts. We surface tools that earn consistent upvotes from the community, highlight trusted platforms we’ve personally vetted, and track popularity shifts so research, screening, and execution workflows stay current. Use this page to compare pricing tiers, platforms, and capabilities side by side, then dive into individual reviews for deeper due diligence.
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Use this shortlist to zero in on the forums standouts, then pop over to the Find My Moat home page for curated collections, AI-guided discovery, and deep comparison filters across more than 205 investing tools. It’s the quickest way to shape a modern research, screening, and execution stack without getting lost in tabs.
Ranked tools
- 1
A global, multi-asset charting and trading platform with advanced analytics, strategy backtesting, and broker connectivity. Features include Pine Script® v6 for custom indicators, server-side alerts, options chains with strategy builder, and multi-asset screeners. Real-time data feeds are sold as add-ons, with availability and pricing varying by exchange and region.
Pricing: Free, SubscriptionPlatforms: Web, Mobile, DesktopCategories: Screeners • ETF Screeners • Stock Ideas • Data Visualizations • Options & Derivatives • Portfolio • Watchlist • Backtesting • Paper Trading • Advanced Order Types • Smart/Direct Routing • News • Alerts • Calendar • Order Book / Level II • Dividends • Splits • Financials • ETF Overview • Forums • Education
- 2
A legendary forum for deep-dive investment write-ups, founded in 1999 by Joel Greenblatt and John Petry. Membership is free but extremely selective, with obligations to contribute original ideas to stay active. Guests can read older ideas on a delayed basis, while full members have real-time access and can join discussions. Twice a month, the best write-up earns a $5,000 prize. The site carries no ads and no paid subscriptions, emphasizing community quality over monetization.
Pricing: FreePlatforms: WebCategories: Stock Ideas • Forums
- 3
A long-standing value-investing forum founded in 2009, with public boards and members-only sections. Membership is a one-time lifetime fee of $49.99, purchased through the site’s shop. The community hosts thousands of investors, with active discussions, member-submitted articles, and dedicated rooms for deeper collaboration.
Pricing: Free, One-timePlatforms: WebCategories: Forums • Blogs
- 4
Public, community-run forum centered on Indian mid- and small-cap equities. Built on Discourse, it is open to read by anyone, while posting requires an invitation and manual screening. The forum emphasizes high-quality, civil discussion and contributions are shared under a Creative Commons license.
Pricing: FreePlatforms: WebCategories: Forums
- 5
Invite- and approval-based platform for professional and student investors. Variant combines an AI-powered “Catalyst Finder” with buyside discussions and a predictions marketplace focused on public-company outcomes and earnings sentiment. All content is user-generated (never investment advice), with strict prohibitions against material non-public information. Access is available via professional approval, student programs at select universities, or invite-only flows.
Pricing: OtherPlatforms: WebCategories: Stock Ideas • Market Sentiment • Forums • AI
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About Me
Hey! Thanks for stopping by. I'm an independent investor with a soft spot for coding and the stock market - especially value investing (as you can probably tell from the tools I've collected here, haha). Hopefully you'll find something useful or interesting along the way.
Find me here:
- Twitter / X: @Jera_Value
- Substack: Jera Value
Got questions or suggestions? I'm all ears!
Missing a Tool?
Discovered a gem I don't have here yet? Drop the link below and I'll check it out ASAP. Tagging me on X works too! Can't wait to see what you've found!
Starred Tools
These are my top picks. Tools I've tested thoroughly and found to be excellent. They do their job really well, and I use them a lot. If you're not already familiar with them, I highly recommend checking them out.
Tested Tools
These are tools I've tried and found to be solid, but not standout. Think of them as passing an initial quality screen: worth exploring, though not all will be exceptional.
Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.