Dividend.com adds Screeners, Dividends, News, Watchlist, Portfolio, Scores, Compounding Calculator, and Dividend coverage that Stock Spinoff Investing skips.
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Head-to-head
Dividend.com vs Stock Spinoff Investing comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Stock Spinoff Investing includes Spin-offs, and Videos categories that Dividend.com omits.
Dividend.com highlights: Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency., Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds., and DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members..
Stock Spinoff Investing is known for: Spin‑off Calendar: **Upcoming** table with parent/spinco, tickers, target timing, first‑trade date, and resource links; plus a **Completed** table with first‑day price, current price, and return since spin‑off., Premium research: ~1 new idea per month with detailed write‑ups, weekly email updates, and a live monthly video Q&A., and Community: members‑only **Discord** for discussion and Q&A with the author..
Dividend.com
dividend.com
Dividend.com provides tools and research for dividend-focused investors. The free tier includes a screener, news, and calendars, while Premium ($199/year) unlocks model portfolios, curated lists, CSV downloads, payout estimates, ad-free browsing, and detailed DARS™ breakdowns. Quotes are delayed by 24 hours, with financial data powered by Mergent.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency.
- Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds.
- DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members.
- Dividend Watchlist with performance view and email alerts for tracked tickers.
- Dividend Assistant links to brokerage accounts (or manual entry) to estimate 12-month dividend income.
Community votes (overall)
Stock Spinoff Investing
stockspinoffinvesting.com
Research and newsletter service focused on stock spin‑offs and related special situations. Public **Upcoming** and **Completed** spin‑off calendars; paid tiers deliver monthly deep‑dive ideas, weekly updates, live Q&A calls, and a members‑only Discord. Primary focus is U.S. spin‑offs with selective international coverage.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Spin‑off Calendar: **Upcoming** table with parent/spinco, tickers, target timing, first‑trade date, and resource links; plus a **Completed** table with first‑day price, current price, and return since spin‑off.
- Premium research: ~1 new idea per month with detailed write‑ups, weekly email updates, and a live monthly video Q&A.
- Community: members‑only **Discord** for discussion and Q&A with the author.
- PRO tier: direct access to the author (phone/email), watch‑list document, and live idea presentations.
- Special situations occasionally covered (e.g., **odd‑lot** split‑off trades).
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
4 overlapsMutual strengths include Calendar, Stock Ideas, and Blogs plus 1 more area.
Where they differ
Dividend.com
Distinct strengths include:
- Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency.
- Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds.
- DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members.
- Dividend Watchlist with performance view and email alerts for tracked tickers.
Stock Spinoff Investing
Distinct strengths include:
- Spin‑off Calendar: **Upcoming** table with parent/spinco, tickers, target timing, first‑trade date, and resource links; plus a **Completed** table with first‑day price, current price, and return since spin‑off.
- Premium research: ~1 new idea per month with detailed write‑ups, weekly email updates, and a live monthly video Q&A.
- Community: members‑only **Discord** for discussion and Q&A with the author.
- PRO tier: direct access to the author (phone/email), watch‑list document, and live idea presentations.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Dividend.com | Stock Spinoff Investing |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Calendar, Stock Ideas, Blogs, Newsletters Unique: Screeners, Dividends, News, Watchlist, Portfolio, Scores, Compounding Calculator, Dividend | Shared: Calendar, Stock Ideas, Blogs, Newsletters Unique: Spin-offs, Videos |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds | Stocks |
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, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Dividend.com and Stock Spinoff Investing both support?
Both platforms cover Calendar, Stock Ideas, Blogs, and Newsletters workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Dividend.com and Stock Spinoff Investing require subscriptions?
Both Dividend.com and Stock Spinoff Investing keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Dividend.com and Stock Spinoff Investing?
Both Dividend.com and Stock Spinoff Investing 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?
Dividend.com differentiates itself with Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency., Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds., and DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members., whereas Stock Spinoff Investing stands out for Spin‑off Calendar: **Upcoming** table with parent/spinco, tickers, target timing, first‑trade date, and resource links; plus a **Completed** table with first‑day price, current price, and return since spin‑off., Premium research: ~1 new idea per month with detailed write‑ups, weekly email updates, and a live monthly video Q&A., and Community: members‑only **Discord** for discussion and Q&A with the author..
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