VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Tool Comparison

Digrin vs Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Digrin adds Portfolio, Watchlist, Screeners, Financials, Broker Connectors, and Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding coverage that Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) skips.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) includes News, Alerts, IPO, Buybacks & Authorizations, and Order Book / Level II categories that Digrin omits.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) offers mobile access, which Digrin skips.

In depth comparison

Digrin

digrin.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

Dividend-focused web portfolio tracker and screener. Includes IBKR sync (daily for all users, on-demand for Supporter tier), dividend and earnings calendars with iCal export, CSV transaction export, and support for splits and DRIPs. Plan limits apply on portfolios, transactions, and historical horizons.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Dividend-oriented portfolio tracker with stock screener, watchlists, ex-dividend views, and curated stock lists.
Plan limits: Basic supports up to 3 portfolios and 50 transactions per month; Supporter tier expands to 20 portfolios, 1000 monthly transactions, extended history, and more stats/heatmaps.
Interactive Brokers integration via Flex token: daily sync for all users, with Supporter tier enabling on-demand refreshes every ~5 minutes. Sync window is 15:00–16:00 UTC; Flex limited to 365 days of history.
Data import supported via CSV/XLSX uploads or manual entry, with duplicate detection and ISIN fallback matching.
Automatic handling of stock splits; DRIP settings configurable per dividend. Spin-offs and ticker changes must be managed manually.

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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)

hkex.com.hk

The official exchange site for Hong Kong. Provides free access to company filings via HKEXnews, corporate calendars, and market alerts. Real-time and historical tick data, as well as full order book feeds, are available through paid HKEX Market Data Services and the Data Marketplace. Quotes displayed on the public website are delayed by at least 15 minutes. Mobile apps include a Stock Options app with real-time options and selected futures data.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

HKEXnews: centralized hub for listed company announcements and regulatory filings with keyword and category search.
Custom email and mobile alerts for issuer announcements and Disclosure of Interests notices.
Short Selling Turnover reports (intra-day and daily) for both Main Board and GEM listings.
Trading and clearing calendar, downloadable as PDF or subscribable via iCal/URL.
HKEX Data Marketplace offering paid datasets such as CCASS shareholding and historical full order book data, delivered via SFTP, direct download, or cloud-to-cloud.

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Where they differ

Digrin

Distinct strengths include:

Portfolio Watchlist Screeners Financials Broker Connectors Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding

Dividend-oriented portfolio tracker with stock screener, watchlists, ex-dividend views, and curated stock lists.
Plan limits: Basic supports up to 3 portfolios and 50 transactions per month; Supporter tier expands to 20 portfolios, 1000 monthly transactions, extended history, and more stats/heatmaps.
Interactive Brokers integration via Flex token: daily sync for all users, with Supporter tier enabling on-demand refreshes every ~5 minutes. Sync window is 15:00–16:00 UTC; Flex limited to 365 days of history.
Data import supported via CSV/XLSX uploads or manual entry, with duplicate detection and ISIN fallback matching.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)

Distinct strengths include:

News Alerts IPO Buybacks & Authorizations Order Book / Level II

HKEXnews: centralized hub for listed company announcements and regulatory filings with keyword and category search.
Custom email and mobile alerts for issuer announcements and Disclosure of Interests notices.
Short Selling Turnover reports (intra-day and daily) for both Main Board and GEM listings.
Trading and clearing calendar, downloadable as PDF or subscribable via iCal/URL.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Digrin	Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Dividends, Splits, Calendar Unique: Portfolio, Watchlist, Screeners, Financials, Broker Connectors, Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding	Shared: Dividends, Splits, Calendar Unique: News, Alerts, IPO, Buybacks & Authorizations, Order Book / Level II
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Closed-End Funds	Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Options, Futures
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, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Dividend-oriented portfolio tracker with stock screener, watchlists, ex-dividend views, and curated stock lists. Plan limits: Basic supports up to 3 portfolios and 50 transactions per month; Supporter tier expands to 20 portfolios, 1000 monthly transactions, extended history, and more stats/heatmaps. Interactive Brokers integration via Flex token: daily sync for all users, with Supporter tier enabling on-demand refreshes every ~5 minutes. Sync window is 15:00–16:00 UTC; Flex limited to 365 days of history. Data import supported via CSV/XLSX uploads or manual entry, with duplicate detection and ISIN fallback matching. Automatic handling of stock splits; DRIP settings configurable per dividend. Spin-offs and ticker changes must be managed manually. Performance metrics include XIRR, simple gain, and realized/unrealized gain.	Unique HKEXnews: centralized hub for listed company announcements and regulatory filings with keyword and category search. Custom email and mobile alerts for issuer announcements and Disclosure of Interests notices. Short Selling Turnover reports (intra-day and daily) for both Main Board and GEM listings. Trading and clearing calendar, downloadable as PDF or subscribable via iCal/URL. HKEX Data Marketplace offering paid datasets such as CCASS shareholding and historical full order book data, delivered via SFTP, direct download, or cloud-to-cloud. Real-time market datafeeds (OMD-C/OMD-D) with Level 1, Level 2, and Full Book options, including 10-level depth and full tick order data.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Digrin and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) both support?

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

Do Digrin and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) require subscriptions?

Both Digrin and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Digrin focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Digrin differentiates itself with Dividend-oriented portfolio tracker with stock screener, watchlists, ex-dividend views, and curated stock lists., Plan limits: Basic supports up to 3 portfolios and 50 transactions per month; Supporter tier expands to 20 portfolios, 1000 monthly transactions, extended history, and more stats/heatmaps., and Interactive Brokers integration via Flex token: daily sync for all users, with Supporter tier enabling on-demand refreshes every ~5 minutes. Sync window is 15:00–16:00 UTC; Flex limited to 365 days of history., whereas Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) stands out for HKEXnews: centralized hub for listed company announcements and regulatory filings with keyword and category search., Custom email and mobile alerts for issuer announcements and Disclosure of Interests notices., and Short Selling Turnover reports (intra-day and daily) for both Main Board and GEM listings..

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