VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Friday, January 30, 2026
Tool Comparison
Capitol Trades vs Dividend Watch comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Dividend Watch
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At a glance
| Capitol Trades | Dividend Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Free trial | 7 days | |
| Starting price | — | $6/mo |
| Enterprise option | ||
| Available plans | Free | Free, Premium, Pro |
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Platform details
| Attribute | Capitol Trades | Dividend Watch |
|---|---|---|
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosBondsPrivate FundsOther | StocksETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm |
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
API access | Not specified | Not specified |
Export formats | Not specified | CSV |
Coverage overlap
Categories covered by Dividend Watch only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Capitol Trades and Dividend Watch?
Capitol Trades focuses on US Government Trades, News, and Blogs while Dividend Watch specializes in Portfolio, Watchlist, and Dividends. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.
How much do Capitol Trades and Dividend Watch cost?
Good news—both Capitol Trades and Dividend Watch offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.
Which is better for beginners—Capitol Trades or Dividend Watch?
Both platforms target experienced investors. If you're just starting out, expect a learning curve with either option.
Should I choose Capitol Trades or Dividend Watch?
Choose Capitol Trades if you need Tracks U.S. politicians’ disclosed trades (Senate/Congress) and presents them via Trades, Politicians, and Issuers explorers., and Claims “new trades and analytics are published as close to real-time as possible”; also offers a Twitter feed for newly published trades.. Go with Dividend Watch if Simple web-based tracker that shows past, current, and future dividend income for each holding and portfolio, helping long-term investors see exactly what their portfolio is paying them., and Dividend & DRIP reinvestment tracking: mark dividends as reinvested and instantly see the impact on portfolio income, yield on cost, and value without maintaining spreadsheets. better fits how you invest.
What asset classes do Capitol Trades and Dividend Watch cover?
Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Capitol Trades also includes Mutual Funds, Options, Cryptos, Bonds, Private Funds, and Other.
Can I export data from Capitol Trades and Dividend Watch?
Dividend Watch supports data exports to CSV. Capitol Trades has more limited export options.
Which has a better stock screener—Capitol Trades or Dividend Watch?
Dividend Watch includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Capitol Trades focuses on other analytical tools.
Can I track my portfolio with Capitol Trades or Dividend Watch?
Dividend Watch offers portfolio tracking features. Capitol Trades is more focused on research and analysis.
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