VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tool Comparison

Dividend Watch vs Special Situation Investments (SSI) comparison

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

Dividend Watch logo

Dividend Watch

dividend.watch

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Editor's pickHands-on review
Special Situation Investments (SSI) logo

Special Situation Investments (SSI)

specialsituationinvestments.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
Dividend WatchWeb
Special Situation Investments (SSI)Web
Categories
Dividend Watch16
Special Situation Investments (SSI)5
Pricing details

Tool

Dividend Watch

$6/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Premium$72/yr
Pro$99/yr

Tool

Special Situation Investments (SSI)

$49.17/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Newsletter OnlyFree
Monthly$75/mo
Annual$590/yr
Category leaders
ScreenersDividend Watch
PortfolioDividend Watch
WatchlistDividend Watch
NewsDividend Watch
DividendsDividend Watch
FinancialsDividend Watch
Data VisualizationsDividend Watch
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeDividend WatchSpecial Situation Investments (SSI)
Asset types
StocksETFs
StocksClosed-End FundsOther
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm
North AmericaEuropeAPAC
Data freshness
End of Day
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSV
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Special Situation Investments (SSI) strengths3

Categories covered by Special Situation Investments (SSI) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Dividend Watch and Special Situation Investments (SSI)?

Dividend Watch focuses on Portfolio, Watchlist, and Dividends while Special Situation Investments (SSI) specializes in Stock Ideas, Forums, and Newsletters. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Dividend Watch and Special Situation Investments (SSI) cost?

Good news—both Dividend Watch and Special Situation Investments (SSI) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—Dividend Watch or Special Situation Investments (SSI)?

Dividend Watch is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Should I choose Dividend Watch or Special Situation Investments (SSI)?

Choose Dividend Watch if you need Simple web-based tracker that shows past, current, and future dividend income for each holding and portfolio, helping long-term investors see exactly what their portfolio is paying them., and Dividend & DRIP reinvestment tracking: mark dividends as reinvested and instantly see the impact on portfolio income, yield on cost, and value without maintaining spreadsheets.. Go with Special Situation Investments (SSI) if Research blog focused on event-driven trades and low-risk arbitrage opportunities with short-term catalysts., and Idea library: "currently actionable" cases are restricted to members; previous opportunities are publicly viewable. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Dividend Watch and Special Situation Investments (SSI) cover?

Both cover Stocks. Dividend Watch also includes ETFs. Special Situation Investments (SSI) adds coverage for Closed-End Funds, and Other.

Can I export data from Dividend Watch and Special Situation Investments (SSI)?

Dividend Watch supports data exports to CSV. Special Situation Investments (SSI) has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Dividend Watch or Special Situation Investments (SSI)?

Dividend Watch includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Special Situation Investments (SSI) focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with Dividend Watch or Special Situation Investments (SSI)?

Dividend Watch offers portfolio tracking features. Special Situation Investments (SSI) is more focused on research and analysis.

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Curation & Accuracy

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