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Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) vs IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) 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 IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) skips.

IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) includes IPO, Buybacks & Authorizations, Dividends, Splits, Secondary Offerings, News, Alerts, Calendar, and New Issues & Calendars categories that Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) omits.

IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) offers mobile access, which Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) skips.

In depth comparison

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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IPO Watch (ipowatch.in)

ipowatch.in

Indian IPO news & data portal focused on Mainboard and SME IPOs. Tracks Grey Market Premium (GMP), subscription/day-wise bids, allotment links (to registrars), listing outcomes, plus buybacks, splits, dividends, rights issues, and domestic NCD calendars. Ad‑supported; not SEBI‑registered and positions content as educational.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

IPO dashboard & calendars: Upcoming Mainboard and SME IPOs; per‑deal pages with dates, price band, lot size, and timeline.
GMP tracking: daily posts/pages for ‘IPO GMP today’ with context on grey‑market trading and listing‑gain talk.
Live-ish subscription coverage: intra‑day/day‑wise bid updates and articles (‘Subscribed on Day X’).
Allotment status guidance: directs users to official registrars (e.g., Bigshare, KFintech, Link Intime) for status checks.
Post‑listing coverage: listing price vs issue price; quick ‘listing gain’ notes.

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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.

IPO Watch (ipowatch.in)

Distinct strengths include:

IPO Buybacks & Authorizations Dividends Splits Secondary Offerings News Alerts Calendar

IPO dashboard & calendars: Upcoming Mainboard and SME IPOs; per‑deal pages with dates, price band, lot size, and timeline.
GMP tracking: daily posts/pages for ‘IPO GMP today’ with context on grey‑market trading and listing‑gain talk.
Live-ish subscription coverage: intra‑day/day‑wise bid updates and articles (‘Subscribed on Day X’).
Allotment status guidance: directs users to official registrars (e.g., Bigshare, KFintech, Link Intime) for status checks.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)	IPO Watch (ipowatch.in)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Blogs Unique: Forums	Shared: Blogs Unique: IPO, Buybacks & Authorizations, Dividends, Splits, Secondary Offerings, News, Alerts, Calendar, New Issues & Calendars
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, Bonds, Funds, Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, One-time	Free
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 IPO dashboard & calendars: Upcoming Mainboard and SME IPOs; per‑deal pages with dates, price band, lot size, and timeline. GMP tracking: daily posts/pages for ‘IPO GMP today’ with context on grey‑market trading and listing‑gain talk. Live-ish subscription coverage: intra‑day/day‑wise bid updates and articles (‘Subscribed on Day X’). Allotment status guidance: directs users to official registrars (e.g., Bigshare, KFintech, Link Intime) for status checks. Post‑listing coverage: listing price vs issue price; quick ‘listing gain’ notes. Corporate‑action roundups: Buybacks, Dividends, Bonus/Split lists; BSE/NSE holiday pages; Diwali Muhurat trading time.
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 Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) 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 IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) require subscriptions?

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

Which tool has mobile access?

IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) 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?

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 IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) stands out for IPO dashboard & calendars: Upcoming Mainboard and SME IPOs; per‑deal pages with dates, price band, lot size, and timeline., GMP tracking: daily posts/pages for ‘IPO GMP today’ with context on grey‑market trading and listing‑gain talk., and Live-ish subscription coverage: intra‑day/day‑wise bid updates and articles (‘Subscribed on Day X’)..

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