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Tool Comparison

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy vs IPOScoop comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy adds Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, and Inflation Rates coverage that IPOScoop skips.

IPOScoop includes IPO, Secondary Offerings, News, Scores, and Regulatory Filings Monitoring categories that Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy omits.

In depth comparison

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy

boj.or.jp

Japan’s central bank portal for monetary policy releases and official statistics. The BOJ-STAT database provides searchable time series, and bulk 'Flat File' downloads make it easy to access major datasets. Release calendars include exact posting times, with many key updates appearing around 08:50 JST.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day.
Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days.
Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly.
Call Money Market data including the uncollateralized overnight call rate (TONA), with provisional figures at market close and final updates the next morning.
Bulk 'Flat Files' for core datasets such as CGPI, SPPI, IOPI, Flow of Funds, Tankan survey, balance of payments, and BIS statistics, provided in CSV with standardized filenames.

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IPOScoop

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U.S.-focused IPO tracker with calendars, profiles, and editorial coverage. Free sections include the IPO Calendar, Pricings, Last 100, and Last 12 Months. Subscriber access unlocks SCOOP Ratings, quiet-period and lock-up trackers, and certain detailed fields on IPO pages. A corporate XML feed is also available for institutional clients.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

IPO Calendar with upcoming and recently priced deals, plus roll-ups like “Last 100 IPOs” and “Last 12 Months.”
SCOOP Ratings (1–5 stars) that reflect the Street’s consensus on expected first-day premiums, with published disclaimers on methodology.
Detailed IPO profiles covering symbol, exchange, share count, price range, underwriters, and historical notes.
Quiet-period and lock-up expiration trackers (specific dates available to subscribers only).
Pipeline tools to view IPOs by managers, by industry, or by recent filings.

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Where they differ

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy

Distinct strengths include:

Central Bank Watcher Interest Rates Inflation Rates

BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day.
Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days.
Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly.
Call Money Market data including the uncollateralized overnight call rate (TONA), with provisional figures at market close and final updates the next morning.

IPOScoop

Distinct strengths include:

IPO Secondary Offerings News Scores Regulatory Filings Monitoring

IPO Calendar with upcoming and recently priced deals, plus roll-ups like “Last 100 IPOs” and “Last 12 Months.”
SCOOP Ratings (1–5 stars) that reflect the Street’s consensus on expected first-day premiums, with published disclaimers on methodology.
Detailed IPO profiles covering symbol, exchange, share count, price range, underwriters, and historical notes.
Quiet-period and lock-up expiration trackers (specific dates available to subscribers only).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy	IPOScoop
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Calendar Unique: Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates	Shared: Calendar Unique: IPO, Secondary Offerings, News, Scores, Regulatory Filings Monitoring
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Other	Stocks
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, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day. Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days. Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly. Call Money Market data including the uncollateralized overnight call rate (TONA), with provisional figures at market close and final updates the next morning. Bulk 'Flat Files' for core datasets such as CGPI, SPPI, IOPI, Flow of Funds, Tankan survey, balance of payments, and BIS statistics, provided in CSV with standardized filenames. Central hub for monetary policy decisions, statements, and supporting materials.	Unique IPO Calendar with upcoming and recently priced deals, plus roll-ups like “Last 100 IPOs” and “Last 12 Months.” SCOOP Ratings (1–5 stars) that reflect the Street’s consensus on expected first-day premiums, with published disclaimers on methodology. Detailed IPO profiles covering symbol, exchange, share count, price range, underwriters, and historical notes. Quiet-period and lock-up expiration trackers (specific dates available to subscribers only). Pipeline tools to view IPOs by managers, by industry, or by recent filings. Editorial coverage through the “IPO Buzz” blog.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and IPOScoop both support?

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

Do Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and IPOScoop require subscriptions?

Both Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and IPOScoop keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and IPOScoop?

Both Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and IPOScoop 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?

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy differentiates itself with BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day., Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days., and Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly., whereas IPOScoop stands out for IPO Calendar with upcoming and recently priced deals, plus roll-ups like “Last 100 IPOs” and “Last 12 Months.”, SCOOP Ratings (1–5 stars) that reflect the Street’s consensus on expected first-day premiums, with published disclaimers on methodology., and Detailed IPO profiles covering symbol, exchange, share count, price range, underwriters, and historical notes..

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