VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Monday, October 27, 2025

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

Dividend.com adds Screeners, Dividends, News, Watchlist, Portfolio, Scores, Compounding Calculator, and Dividend coverage that Stock Spinoff Investing skips.

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..

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Dividend.com

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Hands-on review

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.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

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.

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Stock Spinoff Investing

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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

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

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).

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual 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

AttributeDividend.comStock 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

  • 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.
  • CSV export of tables and screener results for use in Excel or Google Sheets (Premium).

Unique

  • 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).
  • Coverage emphasis: primarily **U.S.** spin‑offs with compelling **international** names included as warranted.
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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..

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.