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Tool Comparison

10X EBITDA - Hedge Fund Presentations vs Damodaran - Cost of Capital by Sector (US) comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

10X EBITDA - Hedge Fund Presentations adds Playbooks & Case Studies, Videos, and Blogs coverage that Damodaran - Cost of Capital by Sector (US) skips.

Damodaran - Cost of Capital by Sector (US) includes Valuation Models, Financials, and Interest Rates categories that 10X EBITDA - Hedge Fund Presentations omits.

In depth comparison

10X EBITDA - Hedge Fund Presentations

10xebitda.com

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Free, browser-based library of value-oriented and activist hedge fund pitch decks curated by 10X EBITDA as a study resource for students and early‑career finance professionals. Content is delivered as static PDFs with simple filters, not as charts or a data/API feed, and viewing the archive does not require registration or a paid subscription.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Curated archive of 100+ value‑oriented and activist hedge fund presentations from managers such as Pershing Square, Elliott Management, Starboard Value, Third Point, Greenlight Capital and others, spanning campaigns from 2002 through 2025.
Each entry in the library lists the fund, idea (target company), industry sector, and presentation date, with on‑page filters to narrow by fund, sector or presentation year.
“View” links open the full investor slide decks as PDFs hosted on 10X EBITDA’s servers (wp‑content uploads), allowing users to download and read the original hedge fund presentations in detail.
Companion archives under the Hedge Funds resources section provide activist shareholder letters - including multi‑letter campaigns by Carl Icahn, Dan Loeb (Third Point), and Elliott Management - giving insight into how leading activists frame their theses in writing.
A dedicated Investing Videos page curates long‑form talks and documentaries featuring investors such as Warren Buffett, Bill Ackman, Jim Chanos, Ray Dalio, David Einhorn and Howard Marks, complementing the written and slide‑deck content.

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Damodaran - Cost of Capital by Sector (US)

pages.stern.nyu.edu

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US industry-level WACC dataset compiled by Prof. Aswath Damodaran. Includes sector betas, cost of equity, cost of debt (pre/after-tax), capital structure weights, and industry counts. Updated annually (January snapshot). Best used as a sector baseline; company-specific WACC should adjust for firm capital structure, tax, and risk. See 'Cost of Capital Central' for methodology deep-dives.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

US industry table with: Industry, # of firms, Beta, Cost of Equity, E/(D+E), Std. Dev. in stock, Cost of Debt, Tax Rate, After‑tax Cost of Debt, D/(D+E), and WACC.
Direct Excel download (wacc.xls) for offline analysis.
Annual ‘Data used as of January’ snapshot; site also links to global datasets hub.
Methodology resources: lectures/notes on estimating beta, cost of equity, and WACC (bottom‑up betas, unlevering/re‑levering, ERP usage).

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Where they differ

10X EBITDA - Hedge Fund Presentations

Distinct strengths include:

Playbooks & Case Studies Videos Blogs

Curated archive of 100+ value‑oriented and activist hedge fund presentations from managers such as Pershing Square, Elliott Management, Starboard Value, Third Point, Greenlight Capital and others, spanning campaigns from 2002 through 2025.
Each entry in the library lists the fund, idea (target company), industry sector, and presentation date, with on‑page filters to narrow by fund, sector or presentation year.
“View” links open the full investor slide decks as PDFs hosted on 10X EBITDA’s servers (wp‑content uploads), allowing users to download and read the original hedge fund presentations in detail.
Companion archives under the Hedge Funds resources section provide activist shareholder letters - including multi‑letter campaigns by Carl Icahn, Dan Loeb (Third Point), and Elliott Management - giving insight into how leading activists frame their theses in writing.

Damodaran - Cost of Capital by Sector (US)

Distinct strengths include:

Valuation Models Financials Interest Rates

US industry table with: Industry, # of firms, Beta, Cost of Equity, E/(D+E), Std. Dev. in stock, Cost of Debt, Tax Rate, After‑tax Cost of Debt, D/(D+E), and WACC.
Direct Excel download (wacc.xls) for offline analysis.
Annual ‘Data used as of January’ snapshot; site also links to global datasets hub.
Methodology resources: lectures/notes on estimating beta, cost of equity, and WACC (bottom‑up betas, unlevering/re‑levering, ERP usage).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	10X EBITDA - Hedge Fund Presentations	Damodaran - Cost of Capital by Sector (US)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Education Unique: Playbooks & Case Studies, Videos, Blogs	Shared: Education Unique: Valuation Models, Financials, Interest Rates
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, Real Estate
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Curated archive of 100+ value‑oriented and activist hedge fund presentations from managers such as Pershing Square, Elliott Management, Starboard Value, Third Point, Greenlight Capital and others, spanning campaigns from 2002 through 2025. Each entry in the library lists the fund, idea (target company), industry sector, and presentation date, with on‑page filters to narrow by fund, sector or presentation year. “View” links open the full investor slide decks as PDFs hosted on 10X EBITDA’s servers (wp‑content uploads), allowing users to download and read the original hedge fund presentations in detail. Companion archives under the Hedge Funds resources section provide activist shareholder letters - including multi‑letter campaigns by Carl Icahn, Dan Loeb (Third Point), and Elliott Management - giving insight into how leading activists frame their theses in writing. A dedicated Investing Videos page curates long‑form talks and documentaries featuring investors such as Warren Buffett, Bill Ackman, Jim Chanos, Ray Dalio, David Einhorn and Howard Marks, complementing the written and slide‑deck content. A related Investment Banking Presentations section hosts real‑world M&A and valuation decks from bulge‑bracket and elite‑boutique banks, described as resources to see how banks analyze transactions and present work to clients.	Unique US industry table with: Industry, # of firms, Beta, Cost of Equity, E/(D+E), Std. Dev. in stock, Cost of Debt, Tax Rate, After‑tax Cost of Debt, D/(D+E), and WACC. Direct Excel download (wacc.xls) for offline analysis. Annual ‘Data used as of January’ snapshot; site also links to global datasets hub. Methodology resources: lectures/notes on estimating beta, cost of equity, and WACC (bottom‑up betas, unlevering/re‑levering, ERP usage).
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do 10X EBITDA - Hedge Fund Presentations and Damodaran - Cost of Capital by Sector (US) both support?

Both platforms cover Education workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do 10X EBITDA - Hedge Fund Presentations and Damodaran - Cost of Capital by Sector (US) require subscriptions?

Both 10X EBITDA - Hedge Fund Presentations and Damodaran - Cost of Capital by Sector (US) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access 10X EBITDA - Hedge Fund Presentations and Damodaran - Cost of Capital by Sector (US)?

Both 10X EBITDA - Hedge Fund Presentations and Damodaran - Cost of Capital by Sector (US) prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

10X EBITDA - Hedge Fund Presentations differentiates itself with Curated archive of 100+ value‑oriented and activist hedge fund presentations from managers such as Pershing Square, Elliott Management, Starboard Value, Third Point, Greenlight Capital and others, spanning campaigns from 2002 through 2025., Each entry in the library lists the fund, idea (target company), industry sector, and presentation date, with on‑page filters to narrow by fund, sector or presentation year., and “View” links open the full investor slide decks as PDFs hosted on 10X EBITDA’s servers (wp‑content uploads), allowing users to download and read the original hedge fund presentations in detail., whereas Damodaran - Cost of Capital by Sector (US) stands out for US industry table with: Industry, # of firms, Beta, Cost of Equity, E/(D+E), Std. Dev. in stock, Cost of Debt, Tax Rate, After‑tax Cost of Debt, D/(D+E), and WACC., Direct Excel download (wacc.xls) for offline analysis., and Annual ‘Data used as of January’ snapshot; site also links to global datasets hub..

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