VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Wednesday, February 25, 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) logo

Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)

thecobf.com

PricingFree, One-time
PlatformsWeb
Special Situation Investments (SSI) logo

Special Situation Investments (SSI)

specialsituationinvestments.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)Web
Special Situation Investments (SSI)Web
Categories
Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)2
Special Situation Investments (SSI)5
Pricing details

Tool

Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Public AccessFree
COBF Membership (lifetime)One-time

Tool

Special Situation Investments (SSI)

$49.17/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Newsletter OnlyFree
Monthly$75/mo
Annual$590/yr
Category leaders
Stock IdeasSpecial Situation Investments (SSI)
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeCorner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)Special Situation Investments (SSI)
Asset types
Stocks
StocksClosed-End FundsOther
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
North AmericaEuropeAPAC
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) strengths0

Categories covered by Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) only.

No unique categories.

Special Situation Investments (SSI) strengths3

Categories covered by Special Situation Investments (SSI) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and Special Situation Investments (SSI)?

Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) focuses on Forums, and Blogs while Special Situation Investments (SSI) specializes in Stock Ideas, Forums, and Newsletters. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and Special Situation Investments (SSI) cost?

Good news—both Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and Special Situation Investments (SSI) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) or Special Situation Investments (SSI)?

Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Should I choose Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) or Special Situation Investments (SSI)?

Choose Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) if you need Public discussion boards focused on Berkshire Hathaway, Fairfax Financial, general investing, books, and broader market conversations., and Members-only sections covering investment ideas, personal finance, strategies, real estate, wealth management, events, and more.. Go with Special Situation Investments (SSI) if Research blog focused on event-driven trades and low-risk arbitrage opportunities with short-term catalysts., and Idea library: "currently actionable" cases are restricted to members; previous opportunities are publicly viewable. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and Special Situation Investments (SSI) cover?

Both cover Stocks. Special Situation Investments (SSI) adds coverage for Closed-End Funds, and Other.

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