VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Tool Comparison
Capitol Trades vs The Zen of Investing comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
At a glance
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Capitol Trades
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The Zen of Investing
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Platform details
| Attribute | Capitol Trades | The Zen of Investing |
|---|---|---|
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosBondsPrivate FundsOther | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | North America |
Data freshness | Not specified | Not specified |
API access | Not specified | Not specified |
Export formats | Not specified | Not specified |
Coverage overlap
Categories covered by Capitol Trades only.
Categories covered by The Zen of Investing only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Capitol Trades and The Zen of Investing?
Capitol Trades focuses on US Government Trades, News, and Blogs while The Zen of Investing specializes in Spin-offs, Special Situations, and Calendar. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.
How much do Capitol Trades and The Zen of Investing cost?
Good news—both Capitol Trades and The Zen of Investing 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 The Zen of Investing?
Both platforms target experienced investors. If you're just starting out, expect a learning curve with either option.
Should I choose Capitol Trades or The Zen of Investing?
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 The Zen of Investing if Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations., and “Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings. better fits how you invest.
What asset classes do Capitol Trades and The Zen of Investing cover?
Both cover Stocks. Capitol Trades also includes ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Cryptos, Bonds, Private Funds, and Other.
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