VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) vs Dividend.com comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) adds Forums coverage that Dividend.com skips.

Dividend.com includes Screeners, Calendar, Dividends, News, Watchlist, Portfolio, Scores, Stock Ideas, Compounding Calculator, Newsletters, and Dividend categories that Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) omits.

Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) 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., and One-time lifetime membership fee of $49.99 USD, available through the site’s shop..

Dividend.com is known for: Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency., Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds., and DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members..

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

Free

One-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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Dividend.com

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Dividend.com provides tools and research for dividend-focused investors. The free tier includes a screener, news, and calendars, while Premium ($199/year) unlocks model portfolios, curated lists, CSV downloads, payout estimates, ad-free browsing, and detailed DARS™ breakdowns. Quotes are delayed by 24 hours, with financial data powered by Mergent.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency.
Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds.
DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members.
Dividend Watchlist with performance view and email alerts for tracked tickers.
Dividend Assistant links to brokerage accounts (or manual entry) to estimate 12-month dividend income.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

1 overlap

Both tools cover this research theme.

Blogs

Where they differ

Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)

Distinct strengths include:

Forums

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.

Dividend.com

Distinct strengths include:

Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency.
Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds.
DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members.
Dividend Watchlist with performance view and email alerts for tracked tickers.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)	Dividend.com
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Blogs Unique: Forums	Shared: Blogs Unique: Screeners, Calendar, Dividends, News, Watchlist, Portfolio, Scores, Stock Ideas, Compounding Calculator, Newsletters, Dividend
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds
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, One-time	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	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.	Unique Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency. Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds. DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members. Dividend Watchlist with performance view and email alerts for tracked tickers. Dividend Assistant links to brokerage accounts (or manual entry) to estimate 12-month dividend income. CSV export of tables and screener results for use in Excel or Google Sheets (Premium).
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 Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and Dividend.com both support?

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

Do Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and Dividend.com require subscriptions?

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

How can you access Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and Dividend.com?

Both Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and Dividend.com 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?

Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) differentiates itself with 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., whereas Dividend.com stands out for Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency., Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds., and DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members..

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