VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Head-to-head

Alpha Spread vs Fey comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Alpha Spread adds Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Financials, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Fey skips.

Fey includes Calendar, News Sentiment, Improved Filings, AI, AI Earnings Summary, AI Filings Summary, AI Report, and Factor Exposure categories that Alpha Spread omits.

Alpha Spread highlights: Automatic intrinsic value from two methods (DCF + relative valuation) with bear/base/bull range; “valuation history” views., Manual DCF with sensitivity analysis; separate discount‑rate (CAPM/WACC) calculator., and Stock screener with valuation, Wall St targets/estimates, profitability, solvency, dividend safety/shareholder yield; prebuilt screens (e.g., Magic Formula) and email screener alerts..

Fey is known for: Finder (NLQ): type ideas like “undervalued tech with insider buying” or “Nancy Pelosi portfolio”; Fey turns this into an editable screen in ~2s (“Like ChatGPT meets Bloomberg”)., Earnings ‘at the speed of now’: instant press releases with **AI‑generated summaries** (~0.8s), live calls in‑app, transcripts and transcript summaries., and Filings ‘Analyze’: **on‑demand AI summaries** of 10‑K/10‑Q with structured sections (revenue, strengths, challenges, risks) to read filings in ~2 minutes..

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Alpha Spread

alphaspread.com

Stock‑valuation platform centered on intrinsic value. Combines DCF and relative valuation into a scenario range (bear/base/bull), adds Wall Street estimates/targets, profitability & solvency scoring, a flexible screener (with alerts), watchlists, an investment journal, curated news, and side‑by‑side comparisons. Enterprise plan advertises API access (currently limited/waitlisted), with public self‑serve tiers Free, Premium, and Unlimited.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Automatic intrinsic value from two methods (DCF + relative valuation) with bear/base/bull range; “valuation history” views.
  • Manual DCF with sensitivity analysis; separate discount‑rate (CAPM/WACC) calculator.
  • Stock screener with valuation, Wall St targets/estimates, profitability, solvency, dividend safety/shareholder yield; prebuilt screens (e.g., Magic Formula) and email screener alerts.
  • Watchlists plus targeted alerts: price/valuation thresholds, analyst price‑target changes, and insider activity.
  • Analyst section with price targets and forward estimates; earnings‑calls section; AI assistant for natural‑language summaries/questions.

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Fey

fey.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

Desktop‑first investing research app acquired by Wealthsimple on Aug 27, 2025; **standalone Fey service wind‑down on Sep 30, 2025** with automatic prorated refunds. AI is a first‑class capability across Finder (natural‑language screener), Earnings (press‑release summaries in ~0.8s, live calls, transcripts), Filings (on‑demand 10‑K/10‑Q summaries), Portfolio (one‑click ‘Analyze with AI’: strengths/risks, **factor tilts**, opportunities), News (impact scoring & source consensus), and Macro (AI‑synthesized economic overviews).

Platforms

Desktop
Web

Pricing

Subscription
Free

Quick highlights

  • Finder (NLQ): type ideas like “undervalued tech with insider buying” or “Nancy Pelosi portfolio”; Fey turns this into an editable screen in ~2s (“Like ChatGPT meets Bloomberg”).
  • Earnings ‘at the speed of now’: instant press releases with **AI‑generated summaries** (~0.8s), live calls in‑app, transcripts and transcript summaries.
  • Filings ‘Analyze’: **on‑demand AI summaries** of 10‑K/10‑Q with structured sections (revenue, strengths, challenges, risks) to read filings in ~2 minutes.
  • Portfolio ‘Analyze with AI’ (one click): benchmarks holdings, highlights **factor tilts** driving returns, flags strengths/risks, scans for **mis‑pricings** (forecasts, price targets, valuation spreads), and prioritizes headlines that could actually move your P&L.
  • News intelligence: curated feed, **impact‑scored headlines** and **news consensus** (source transparency), plus watchlist‑aware daily/weekly recaps.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

8 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Transcripts, and Analyst Price Targets plus 5 more areas.

Where they differ

Alpha Spread

Distinct strengths include:

  • Automatic intrinsic value from two methods (DCF + relative valuation) with bear/base/bull range; “valuation history” views.
  • Manual DCF with sensitivity analysis; separate discount‑rate (CAPM/WACC) calculator.
  • Stock screener with valuation, Wall St targets/estimates, profitability, solvency, dividend safety/shareholder yield; prebuilt screens (e.g., Magic Formula) and email screener alerts.
  • Watchlists plus targeted alerts: price/valuation thresholds, analyst price‑target changes, and insider activity.

Fey

Distinct strengths include:

  • Finder (NLQ): type ideas like “undervalued tech with insider buying” or “Nancy Pelosi portfolio”; Fey turns this into an editable screen in ~2s (“Like ChatGPT meets Bloomberg”).
  • Earnings ‘at the speed of now’: instant press releases with **AI‑generated summaries** (~0.8s), live calls in‑app, transcripts and transcript summaries.
  • Filings ‘Analyze’: **on‑demand AI summaries** of 10‑K/10‑Q with structured sections (revenue, strengths, challenges, risks) to read filings in ~2 minutes.
  • Portfolio ‘Analyze with AI’ (one click): benchmarks holdings, highlights **factor tilts** driving returns, flags strengths/risks, scans for **mis‑pricings** (forecasts, price targets, valuation spreads), and prioritizes headlines that could actually move your P&L.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeAlpha SpreadFey
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Watchlist, Portfolio, Alerts, News

Unique: Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Financials, APIs & SDKs

Shared: Screeners, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Watchlist, Portfolio, Alerts, News

Unique: Calendar, News Sentiment, Improved Filings, AI, AI Earnings Summary, AI Filings Summary, AI Report, Factor Exposure

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks

Stocks, ETFs

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Desktop, Web

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Subscription, Free

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Automatic intrinsic value from two methods (DCF + relative valuation) with bear/base/bull range; “valuation history” views.
  • Manual DCF with sensitivity analysis; separate discount‑rate (CAPM/WACC) calculator.
  • Stock screener with valuation, Wall St targets/estimates, profitability, solvency, dividend safety/shareholder yield; prebuilt screens (e.g., Magic Formula) and email screener alerts.
  • Watchlists plus targeted alerts: price/valuation thresholds, analyst price‑target changes, and insider activity.
  • Analyst section with price targets and forward estimates; earnings‑calls section; AI assistant for natural‑language summaries/questions.
  • Stock comparison for side‑by‑side analysis; curated market news stream; investment journal for notes.

Unique

  • Finder (NLQ): type ideas like “undervalued tech with insider buying” or “Nancy Pelosi portfolio”; Fey turns this into an editable screen in ~2s (“Like ChatGPT meets Bloomberg”).
  • Earnings ‘at the speed of now’: instant press releases with **AI‑generated summaries** (~0.8s), live calls in‑app, transcripts and transcript summaries.
  • Filings ‘Analyze’: **on‑demand AI summaries** of 10‑K/10‑Q with structured sections (revenue, strengths, challenges, risks) to read filings in ~2 minutes.
  • Portfolio ‘Analyze with AI’ (one click): benchmarks holdings, highlights **factor tilts** driving returns, flags strengths/risks, scans for **mis‑pricings** (forecasts, price targets, valuation spreads), and prioritizes headlines that could actually move your P&L.
  • News intelligence: curated feed, **impact‑scored headlines** and **news consensus** (source transparency), plus watchlist‑aware daily/weekly recaps.
  • Macro/Economic calendar: **AI‑synthesized overview** of key releases plus yield‑curve view.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Alpha Spread and Fey both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Watchlist, Portfolio, Alerts, and News workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Alpha Spread and Fey require subscriptions?

Both Alpha Spread and Fey keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Alpha Spread and Fey?

Both Alpha Spread and Fey 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?

Alpha Spread differentiates itself with Automatic intrinsic value from two methods (DCF + relative valuation) with bear/base/bull range; “valuation history” views., Manual DCF with sensitivity analysis; separate discount‑rate (CAPM/WACC) calculator., and Stock screener with valuation, Wall St targets/estimates, profitability, solvency, dividend safety/shareholder yield; prebuilt screens (e.g., Magic Formula) and email screener alerts., whereas Fey stands out for Finder (NLQ): type ideas like “undervalued tech with insider buying” or “Nancy Pelosi portfolio”; Fey turns this into an editable screen in ~2s (“Like ChatGPT meets Bloomberg”)., Earnings ‘at the speed of now’: instant press releases with **AI‑generated summaries** (~0.8s), live calls in‑app, transcripts and transcript summaries., and Filings ‘Analyze’: **on‑demand AI summaries** of 10‑K/10‑Q with structured sections (revenue, strengths, challenges, risks) to read filings in ~2 minutes..

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.