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Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) vs Stockopedia 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 Stockopedia skips.

Stockopedia includes Screeners, Stock Ideas, Financials, Scores, Checklist, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, 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..

Stockopedia is known for: Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.”, StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications., and Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars..

Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) has a free tier, while Stockopedia requires a paid plan.

Stockopedia offers mobile access, which Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) skips.

Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)

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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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Stockopedia

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Stockopedia is a stock research and screening platform best known for its StockRanks™ ratings and broad coverage across the UK, US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. All plans include the same features; pricing is based on regional market access. Data comes primarily from Refinitiv, with fundamentals refreshed multiple times a day and recomputed after the close. Users get unlimited alerts, a 14-day free trial, and a 30-day money-back guarantee on the first payment.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.”
StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications.
Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars.
Unlimited custom alerts on price moves or any screenable fundamental/technical rule, with delivery by email or in-app notification.
Charts include overlays and indicators such as Bollinger Bands, MACD, RSI, and Ichimoku, plus multi-symbol comparisons.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

1 overlap

Both tools cover this research theme.

Blogs

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.

Stockopedia

Distinct strengths include:

Analyst Recommendations

Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.”
StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications.
Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars.
Unlimited custom alerts on price moves or any screenable fundamental/technical rule, with delivery by email or in-app notification.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)	Stockopedia
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Blogs Unique: Forums	Shared: Blogs Unique: Screeners, Stock Ideas, Financials, Scores, Checklist, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Education, Newsletters
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, ETFs, Closed-End Funds
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, One-time	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 Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.” StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications. Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars. Unlimited custom alerts on price moves or any screenable fundamental/technical rule, with delivery by email or in-app notification. Charts include overlays and indicators such as Bollinger Bands, MACD, RSI, and Ichimoku, plus multi-symbol comparisons. Export data from Screens and Folios to Excel or CSV for deeper analysis.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and Stockopedia both support?

Both platforms cover Blogs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) offers a free entry point, while Stockopedia requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

Stockopedia 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 Stockopedia stands out for Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.”, StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications., and Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars..

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