Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) adds Forums coverage that Sharesight skips.
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Head-to-head
Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) vs Sharesight comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Sharesight includes Portfolio, Watchlist, Performance Attribution, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Downloadable Tax Reports, Capital Gains Estimator, Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding, Broker Connectors, APIs & SDKs, and Videos 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..
Sharesight is known for: Track stocks, ETFs, funds, some listed bonds, crypto, FX, property & other custom assets in one portfolio view., Coverage across 60+ exchanges; US & LSE quotes typically 15‑minute delayed; ASX/NZX 20‑minute delayed; many other markets EOD., and Automatic dividends, distributions, DRP/DRIP (when data available), splits, consolidations, and other corporate actions..
Sharesight offers mobile access, which Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) skips.
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
Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
Sharesight
sharesight.com
Global, tax‑aware portfolio tracker with EOD/delayed equity pricing (15–20 min on major markets), automated dividends & corporate actions, contribution analysis, and drawdown risk reporting. Imports from 200+ brokers via file/email and selected direct broker APIs; Xero accounting sync. Crypto & FX update intraday (~5‑min). Business plan for advisers offers per‑portfolio pricing.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Track stocks, ETFs, funds, some listed bonds, crypto, FX, property & other custom assets in one portfolio view.
- Coverage across 60+ exchanges; US & LSE quotes typically 15‑minute delayed; ASX/NZX 20‑minute delayed; many other markets EOD.
- Automatic dividends, distributions, DRP/DRIP (when data available), splits, consolidations, and other corporate actions.
- Performance reports with component returns (capital, dividends, FX), contribution analysis (by holding, sector, country, groups), and drawdown risk (MDD/RoMaD).
- Tax reports incl. Taxable Income; CGT reports for AU & CA; NZ FIF reporting (FDR & CV methods).
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
1 overlapBoth tools cover this research theme.
Where they differ
Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)
Distinct strengths include:
- 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.
Sharesight
Distinct strengths include:
- Track stocks, ETFs, funds, some listed bonds, crypto, FX, property & other custom assets in one portfolio view.
- Coverage across 60+ exchanges; US & LSE quotes typically 15‑minute delayed; ASX/NZX 20‑minute delayed; many other markets EOD.
- Automatic dividends, distributions, DRP/DRIP (when data available), splits, consolidations, and other corporate actions.
- Performance reports with component returns (capital, dividends, FX), contribution analysis (by holding, sector, country, groups), and drawdown risk (MDD/RoMaD).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) | Sharesight |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Blogs Unique: Forums | Shared: Blogs Unique: Portfolio, Watchlist, Performance Attribution, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Downloadable Tax Reports, Capital Gains Estimator, Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding, Broker Connectors, APIs & SDKs, Videos |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Real Estate |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, Mobile, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, One-time | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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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 Sharesight 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 Sharesight require subscriptions?
Both Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and Sharesight keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Sharesight 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 Sharesight stands out for Track stocks, ETFs, funds, some listed bonds, crypto, FX, property & other custom assets in one portfolio view., Coverage across 60+ exchanges; US & LSE quotes typically 15‑minute delayed; ASX/NZX 20‑minute delayed; many other markets EOD., and Automatic dividends, distributions, DRP/DRIP (when data available), splits, consolidations, and other corporate actions..
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