VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) vs Stock Unlock 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 Stock Unlock skips.

Stock Unlock includes Screeners, Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Portfolio, Watchlist, Dividends, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Scores, Valuation Models, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Alerts, AI, AI Report, Education, 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..

Stock Unlock is known for: Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges., Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration)., and Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts..

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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Hands-on review

Global stock and ETF research platform with screeners, valuation tools, customizable charts, and portfolio tracking. The free plan comes with meaningful but tight limits—such as two manual portfolios, one 10-ticker watchlist, and capped screener results—while paid tiers unlock the full feature set. Billing is monthly or yearly, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges.
Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration).
Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts.
Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance.
Stock Screener with dozens of filters, plus the ability to compare results by Insights Score.

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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.

Stock Unlock

Distinct strengths include:

Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges.
Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration).
Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts.
Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)	Stock Unlock
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Blogs Unique: Forums	Shared: Blogs Unique: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Portfolio, Watchlist, Dividends, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Scores, Valuation Models, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Alerts, AI, AI Report, Education, Newsletters
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, ETFs
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, Subscription
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 Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges. Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration). Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts. Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance. Stock Screener with dozens of filters, plus the ability to compare results by Insights Score. Built-in DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) calculator for valuation work.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and Stock Unlock 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 Stock Unlock require subscriptions?

Both Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and Stock Unlock 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 Stock Unlock?

Both Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and Stock Unlock 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 Stock Unlock stands out for Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges., Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration)., and Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts..

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