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Monday, October 6, 2025

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BamSEC vs Nasdaq.com comparison

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

Quick takeaways

BamSEC adds Improved Filings, Diff View, Transcripts, Institutional Data, and Alerts coverage that Nasdaq.com skips.

Nasdaq.com includes Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Short Interest, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Options, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, and Analyst Recommendations categories that BamSEC omits.

BamSEC highlights: Advanced document search across filings and transcripts, with boolean and proximity operators for precision., Table tools include one-click Excel downloads, 'Similar Tables' to pull prior versions, and 'Merge Tables' to combine data across periods., and Redline comparison view highlights added or removed text and tables between filing versions directly in the browser..

Nasdaq.com is known for: Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega..

Nasdaq.com offers mobile access, which BamSEC skips.

BamSEC

bamsec.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

A focused research platform for SEC filings and transcripts. The Pro plan adds powerful tools like document search, Excel table downloads, redlines, transcripts, and all-company screening with alerts. Enterprise subscribers get consolidated invoicing, usage reporting, and priority support.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Advanced document search across filings and transcripts, with boolean and proximity operators for precision.
Table tools include one-click Excel downloads, 'Similar Tables' to pull prior versions, and 'Merge Tables' to combine data across periods.
Redline comparison view highlights added or removed text and tables between filing versions directly in the browser.
All-company screening with filters for industry, market cap, and document type, plus email alerts tied to searches.
Ownership data includes insider transactions (Form 4) with filters, and institutional ownership/13F holdings with labeling for options and convertibles.

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Nasdaq.com

nasdaq.com

Hands-on review

Nasdaq’s official portal for quotes, news, filings, calendars, and investor tools. Free users can access watchlists, portfolios, and market data, while premium Smart Portfolio (powered by TipRanks) adds broker syncing and advanced analytics. U.S. quotes stream in real time via Nasdaq Basic/NLS, though extended-hours data is typically shown with a 15-minute delay.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link.
Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.
Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega.
Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).
Comprehensive calendars covering dividends, earnings, IPOs, and economic events.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Financials, and Insider Data plus 1 more area.

Where they differ

BamSEC

Distinct strengths include:

Advanced document search across filings and transcripts, with boolean and proximity operators for precision.
Table tools include one-click Excel downloads, 'Similar Tables' to pull prior versions, and 'Merge Tables' to combine data across periods.
Redline comparison view highlights added or removed text and tables between filing versions directly in the browser.
All-company screening with filters for industry, market cap, and document type, plus email alerts tied to searches.

Nasdaq.com

Distinct strengths include:

Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link.
Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.
Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega.
Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	BamSEC	Nasdaq.com
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Financials, Insider Data, 13F Unique: Improved Filings, Diff View, Transcripts, Institutional Data, Alerts	Shared: Screeners, Financials, Insider Data, 13F Unique: Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Short Interest, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Options, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Cryptos, Currencies
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Advanced document search across filings and transcripts, with boolean and proximity operators for precision. Table tools include one-click Excel downloads, 'Similar Tables' to pull prior versions, and 'Merge Tables' to combine data across periods. Redline comparison view highlights added or removed text and tables between filing versions directly in the browser. All-company screening with filters for industry, market cap, and document type, plus email alerts tied to searches. Ownership data includes insider transactions (Form 4) with filters, and institutional ownership/13F holdings with labeling for options and convertibles. Integrated S&P earnings and event transcripts, with downloadable PDFs.	Unique Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link. Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics. Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega. Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F). Comprehensive calendars covering dividends, earnings, IPOs, and economic events. ETF pages include holdings tables and fund-level analytics.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do BamSEC and Nasdaq.com both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Financials, Insider Data, and 13F workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do BamSEC and Nasdaq.com require subscriptions?

Both BamSEC and Nasdaq.com keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Nasdaq.com ships a dedicated mobile experience, while BamSEC focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

BamSEC differentiates itself with Advanced document search across filings and transcripts, with boolean and proximity operators for precision., Table tools include one-click Excel downloads, 'Similar Tables' to pull prior versions, and 'Merge Tables' to combine data across periods., and Redline comparison view highlights added or removed text and tables between filing versions directly in the browser., whereas Nasdaq.com stands out for Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega..

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