VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Tool Comparison

CEO.CA vs Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

CEO.CA adds Order Book / Level II, News, Alerts, Insider Data, Watchlist, and Videos coverage that Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) skips.

CEO.CA ships a mobile app. Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) is web/desktop only.

In depth comparison

CEO.CA

ceo.ca

Canadian small-cap–focused investor community and data platform. Core: real-time Level II market depth for CSE/TSXV/TSX via CEO.CA Pro, SEDI insider filings dashboard, real-time news ‘Newsroom’, ticker-based chat rooms, watchlists, and iOS/Android apps. No public API disclosed.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Interactive Level II (Market by Price / Market by Order) with animated bids/asks & color-coded recency.
House positions (daily & historical) and ATS depth (15-min delayed).
SEDI insider-filings feed & dashboard for Canadian issuers.
Real-time newsroom plus personalized ‘My Feed’.
Ticker-centric chat channels, private groups, and DMs; mobile apps (iOS/Android).

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Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)

thecobf.com

A long-standing value-investing forum founded in 2009, with public boards and members-only sections. Membership is a one-time lifetime fee of $49.99, purchased through the site’s shop. The community hosts thousands of investors, with active discussions, member-submitted articles, and dedicated rooms for deeper collaboration.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeOne-time

Quick highlights

Public discussion boards focused on Berkshire Hathaway, Fairfax Financial, general investing, books, and broader market conversations.
Members-only sections covering investment ideas, personal finance, strategies, real estate, wealth management, events, and more.
One-time lifetime membership fee of $49.99 USD, available through the site’s shop.
Private Members Room (also known as the COBF Zoom Room) reserved for paid members.
Podium section for blog-style, user-submitted articles, accessible via forum login.

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Where they differ

CEO.CA

Distinct strengths include:

Order Book / Level II News Alerts Insider Data Watchlist Videos

Interactive Level II (Market by Price / Market by Order) with animated bids/asks & color-coded recency.
House positions (daily & historical) and ATS depth (15-min delayed).
SEDI insider-filings feed & dashboard for Canadian issuers.
Real-time newsroom plus personalized ‘My Feed’.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	CEO.CA	Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Forums, Blogs Unique: Order Book / Level II, News, Alerts, Insider Data, Watchlist, Videos	Shared: Forums, Blogs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs	Stocks
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, One-time
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Interactive Level II (Market by Price / Market by Order) with animated bids/asks & color-coded recency. House positions (daily & historical) and ATS depth (15-min delayed). SEDI insider-filings feed & dashboard for Canadian issuers. Real-time newsroom plus personalized ‘My Feed’. Ticker-centric chat channels, private groups, and DMs; mobile apps (iOS/Android).	Unique Public discussion boards focused on Berkshire Hathaway, Fairfax Financial, general investing, books, and broader market conversations. Members-only sections covering investment ideas, personal finance, strategies, real estate, wealth management, events, and more. One-time lifetime membership fee of $49.99 USD, available through the site’s shop. Private Members Room (also known as the COBF Zoom Room) reserved for paid members. Podium section for blog-style, user-submitted articles, accessible via forum login. Community features include periodic stock-picking competitions and contests.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do CEO.CA and Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) both support?

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

Do CEO.CA and Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) require subscriptions?

Both CEO.CA and Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

CEO.CA ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

CEO.CA differentiates itself with Interactive Level II (Market by Price / Market by Order) with animated bids/asks & color-coded recency., House positions (daily & historical) and ATS depth (15-min delayed)., and SEDI insider-filings feed & dashboard for Canadian issuers., whereas Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) stands out for Public discussion boards focused on Berkshire Hathaway, Fairfax Financial, general investing, books, and broader market conversations., Members-only sections covering investment ideas, personal finance, strategies, real estate, wealth management, events, and more., and One-time lifetime membership fee of $49.99 USD, available through the site’s shop..

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