Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) adds Forums coverage that Tickertape skips.
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Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) vs Tickertape comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Tickertape includes Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Dividends, Splits, Financials, Scores, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, Market Sentiment, Insider Data, and Broker Connectors 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..
Tickertape is known for: Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit., and End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day..
Tickertape 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)
Tickertape
tickertape.in
India-focused research and portfolio platform for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs. It offers end-of-day screening data, linked broker integration for unified portfolios and trading, and event-driven alerts. Free accounts provide core features, while Pro unlocks unlimited custom filters, CSV exports, advanced alerts, and access to historical Market Mood Index data and index constituents.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs.
- Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit.
- End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day.
- Broker integration with leading platforms such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, and more, enabling portfolio sync and in-app trading.
- Alerts on markets, watchlists, and portfolios, with advanced alerting features available on Pro.
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.
Tickertape
Distinct strengths include:
- Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs.
- Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit.
- End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day.
- Broker integration with leading platforms such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, and more, enabling portfolio sync and in-app trading.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) | Tickertape |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Blogs Unique: Forums | Shared: Blogs Unique: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Dividends, Splits, Financials, Scores, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, Market Sentiment, Insider Data, Broker Connectors |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Options |
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 | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
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 Tickertape 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 Tickertape require subscriptions?
Both Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and Tickertape keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Tickertape 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 Tickertape stands out for Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit., and End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day..
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