VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) vs Special Situation Investments (SSI) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)
thecobf.com
Special Situation Investments (SSI)
specialsituationinvestments.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Forums, and Blogs.
- Coverage tilt: Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) has 0 categories you won't get in Special Situation Investments (SSI); Special Situation Investments (SSI) has 3 unique categories.
- Pricing: Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) is Free, One-time; Special Situation Investments (SSI) is Free, Subscription.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) | Special Situation Investments (SSI) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, Closed-End Funds, Other |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, One-time | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) strengths
Categories covered by Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) but not Special Situation Investments (SSI).
No unique categories yet.
Special Situation Investments (SSI) strengths
Categories covered by Special Situation Investments (SSI) but not Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and Special Situation Investments (SSI) 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 Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and Special Situation Investments (SSI) require subscriptions?
Both Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and Special Situation Investments (SSI) 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 Special Situation Investments (SSI)?
Both Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and Special Situation Investments (SSI) 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 Special Situation Investments (SSI) stands out for Research blog focused on event-driven trades and low-risk arbitrage opportunities with short-term catalysts., Idea library: "currently actionable" cases are restricted to members; previous opportunities are publicly viewable., and Posts typically include key fields (e.g., current price, target price/upside, expected timeline) plus a comments section for discussion..
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Curation & Accuracy
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