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Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) vs PwC — IPO Watch EMEA (all editions) 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 PwC — IPO Watch EMEA (all editions) skips.

PwC — IPO Watch EMEA (all editions) includes IPO, News, and Newsletters 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..

PwC — IPO Watch EMEA (all editions) is known for: Quarterly EMEA IPO survey with totals by proceeds and deal count, plus charts (trend over time, by sector, by region)., Commentary on market drivers and outlook; highlights top deals and exchange rankings per period., and Breakouts for Europe vs EMEA vs UK, and regular references to Middle East/Africa activity..

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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PwC — IPO Watch EMEA (all editions)

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Quarterly publication tracking the volume and value of IPOs across EMEA’s principal stock markets. Compiled by PwC’s London capital markets team, it covers new primary market listings and provides exchange/sector/country breakdowns, top deals and outlook. Methodology relies on S&P Capital IQ extracts with a $5m minimum raise threshold; excludes greenshoe, closed‑end funds/BDCs and OTC transactions; intra‑exchange market moves are excluded; dual listings attribute full proceeds to each exchange. Delivered as PDFs; no public API.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Quarterly EMEA IPO survey with totals by proceeds and deal count, plus charts (trend over time, by sector, by region).
Commentary on market drivers and outlook; highlights top deals and exchange rankings per period.
Breakouts for Europe vs EMEA vs UK, and regular references to Middle East/Africa activity.
Clear methodology section in each PDF (data source, inclusion/exclusion rules, timestamp of data extract).
Email sign‑up for future editions (‘IPO Watch quarterly insights’).

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Shared focus areas

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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.

PwC — IPO Watch EMEA (all editions)

Distinct strengths include:

IPO

News

Newsletters

Quarterly EMEA IPO survey with totals by proceeds and deal count, plus charts (trend over time, by sector, by region).
Commentary on market drivers and outlook; highlights top deals and exchange rankings per period.
Breakouts for Europe vs EMEA vs UK, and regular references to Middle East/Africa activity.
Clear methodology section in each PDF (data source, inclusion/exclusion rules, timestamp of data extract).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)	PwC — IPO Watch EMEA (all editions)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Blogs Unique: Forums	Shared: Blogs Unique: IPO, News, Newsletters
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks
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
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 Quarterly EMEA IPO survey with totals by proceeds and deal count, plus charts (trend over time, by sector, by region). Commentary on market drivers and outlook; highlights top deals and exchange rankings per period. Breakouts for Europe vs EMEA vs UK, and regular references to Middle East/Africa activity. Clear methodology section in each PDF (data source, inclusion/exclusion rules, timestamp of data extract). Email sign‑up for future editions (‘IPO Watch quarterly insights’).
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 PwC — IPO Watch EMEA (all editions) 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 PwC — IPO Watch EMEA (all editions) require subscriptions?

Both Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and PwC — IPO Watch EMEA (all editions) 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 PwC — IPO Watch EMEA (all editions)?

Both Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and PwC — IPO Watch EMEA (all editions) 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 PwC — IPO Watch EMEA (all editions) stands out for Quarterly EMEA IPO survey with totals by proceeds and deal count, plus charts (trend over time, by sector, by region)., Commentary on market drivers and outlook; highlights top deals and exchange rankings per period., and Breakouts for Europe vs EMEA vs UK, and regular references to Middle East/Africa activity..

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