VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Head-to-head

Business Quant vs WhaleWisdom comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Business Quant adds Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Financials, Scores, Flags, Insider Data, and Data APIs coverage that WhaleWisdom skips.

WhaleWisdom includes Institutional Data, Investor Holdings, and Stock Ideas categories that Business Quant omits.

Business Quant highlights: Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks., Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies., and Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4)..

WhaleWisdom is known for: Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings., Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts., and API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening..

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Business Quant

businessquant.com

A U.S. equities research platform combining fundamentals, ownership data, and operating metrics. The free plan includes 15+ years of history with delayed updates. Pro subscribers get daily updates, KPI datasets, and data downloads, while Enterprise adds API access and rights for commercial use.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks.
  • Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies.
  • Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4).
  • Comparison modules for individual stocks, industry aggregates, time-series tables, and customizable charts.
  • Download capabilities in CSV and Excel for most datasets and visualizations.

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WhaleWisdom

whalewisdom.com

Aggregates 13F filings and insider transactions so investors can follow institutional positioning, build watchlists, and backtest crowding strategies.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings.
  • Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts.
  • API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening.
  • Tools for cloning strategies, monitoring crowding, and tracking portfolio overlaps over time.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

1 overlap

Both tools cover this research theme.

Where they differ

Business Quant

Distinct strengths include:

  • Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks.
  • Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies.
  • Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4).
  • Comparison modules for individual stocks, industry aggregates, time-series tables, and customizable charts.

WhaleWisdom

Distinct strengths include:

  • Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings.
  • Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts.
  • API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening.
  • Tools for cloning strategies, monitoring crowding, and tracking portfolio overlaps over time.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeBusiness QuantWhaleWisdom
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: 13F

Unique: Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Financials, Scores, Flags, Insider Data, Data APIs

Shared: 13F

Unique: Institutional Data, Investor Holdings, Stock Ideas

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

Web, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks.
  • Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies.
  • Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4).
  • Comparison modules for individual stocks, industry aggregates, time-series tables, and customizable charts.
  • Download capabilities in CSV and Excel for most datasets and visualizations.
  • Clear plan structure: Basic (free, delayed data), Pro (daily updates and exports), Enterprise (API access and commercial rights).

Unique

  • Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings.
  • Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts.
  • API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening.
  • Tools for cloning strategies, monitoring crowding, and tracking portfolio overlaps over time.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Business Quant and WhaleWisdom both support?

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

Do Business Quant and WhaleWisdom require subscriptions?

Both Business Quant and WhaleWisdom keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Business Quant and WhaleWisdom?

Both Business Quant and WhaleWisdom 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?

Business Quant differentiates itself with Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks., Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies., and Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4)., whereas WhaleWisdom stands out for Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings., Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts., and API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening..

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.