Fey adds Calendar, News Sentiment, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, AI, AI Earnings Summary, AI Filings Summary, AI Report, and Factor Exposure coverage that Fintel skips.
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Head-to-head
Fey vs Fintel comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Fintel includes Short Interest, Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Holdings, Options, Data APIs, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, and Dividend categories that Fey omits.
Fey highlights: Finder (NLQ): type ideas like “undervalued tech with insider buying” or “Nancy Pelosi portfolio”; Fey turns this into an editable screen in ~2s (“Like ChatGPT meets Bloomberg”)., Earnings ‘at the speed of now’: instant press releases with **AI‑generated summaries** (~0.8s), live calls in‑app, transcripts and transcript summaries., and Filings ‘Analyze’: **on‑demand AI summaries** of 10‑K/10‑Q with structured sections (revenue, strengths, challenges, risks) to read filings in ~2 minutes..
Fintel is known for: Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages., Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds., and Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data..
Fey
fey.com
Desktop‑first investing research app acquired by Wealthsimple on Aug 27, 2025; **standalone Fey service wind‑down on Sep 30, 2025** with automatic prorated refunds. AI is a first‑class capability across Finder (natural‑language screener), Earnings (press‑release summaries in ~0.8s, live calls, transcripts), Filings (on‑demand 10‑K/10‑Q summaries), Portfolio (one‑click ‘Analyze with AI’: strengths/risks, **factor tilts**, opportunities), News (impact scoring & source consensus), and Macro (AI‑synthesized economic overviews).
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Quick highlights
- Finder (NLQ): type ideas like “undervalued tech with insider buying” or “Nancy Pelosi portfolio”; Fey turns this into an editable screen in ~2s (“Like ChatGPT meets Bloomberg”).
- Earnings ‘at the speed of now’: instant press releases with **AI‑generated summaries** (~0.8s), live calls in‑app, transcripts and transcript summaries.
- Filings ‘Analyze’: **on‑demand AI summaries** of 10‑K/10‑Q with structured sections (revenue, strengths, challenges, risks) to read filings in ~2 minutes.
- Portfolio ‘Analyze with AI’ (one click): benchmarks holdings, highlights **factor tilts** driving returns, flags strengths/risks, scans for **mis‑pricings** (forecasts, price targets, valuation spreads), and prioritizes headlines that could actually move your P&L.
- News intelligence: curated feed, **impact‑scored headlines** and **news consensus** (source transparency), plus watchlist‑aware daily/weekly recaps.
Community votes (overall)
Fintel
fintel.io
Platform for ownership, filings, short interest, and options sentiment with broad global coverage. Plans range from Free through Bronze, Silver, and Gold, with premium features like the Workbench, Portfolio Builder, and custom quant models reserved for higher tiers. Real-time options flow, unusual options activity, and Excel export are available on paid plans. Broker account linking is supported via Plaid (U.S. only).
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages.
- Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds.
- Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data.
- Dedicated “Which ETF holds this stock?” pages showing ETF-level exposure by ticker.
- Insider trading data from Forms 3, 4, and 5, with real-time alerts and identification of 10b5-1 trading plans.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
6 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist plus 3 more areas.
Where they differ
Fey
Distinct strengths include:
- Finder (NLQ): type ideas like “undervalued tech with insider buying” or “Nancy Pelosi portfolio”; Fey turns this into an editable screen in ~2s (“Like ChatGPT meets Bloomberg”).
- Earnings ‘at the speed of now’: instant press releases with **AI‑generated summaries** (~0.8s), live calls in‑app, transcripts and transcript summaries.
- Filings ‘Analyze’: **on‑demand AI summaries** of 10‑K/10‑Q with structured sections (revenue, strengths, challenges, risks) to read filings in ~2 minutes.
- Portfolio ‘Analyze with AI’ (one click): benchmarks holdings, highlights **factor tilts** driving returns, flags strengths/risks, scans for **mis‑pricings** (forecasts, price targets, valuation spreads), and prioritizes headlines that could actually move your P&L.
Fintel
Distinct strengths include:
- Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages.
- Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds.
- Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data.
- Dedicated “Which ETF holds this stock?” pages showing ETF-level exposure by ticker.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Fey | Fintel |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Improved Filings Unique: Calendar, News Sentiment, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, AI, AI Earnings Summary, AI Filings Summary, AI Report, Factor Exposure | Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Improved Filings Unique: Short Interest, Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Holdings, Options, Data APIs, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Dividend |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Bonds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Desktop, Web | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription, Free | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Fey and Fintel both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, and Improved Filings workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Fey and Fintel require subscriptions?
Both Fey and Fintel keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Fey and Fintel?
Both Fey and Fintel 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?
Fey differentiates itself with Finder (NLQ): type ideas like “undervalued tech with insider buying” or “Nancy Pelosi portfolio”; Fey turns this into an editable screen in ~2s (“Like ChatGPT meets Bloomberg”)., Earnings ‘at the speed of now’: instant press releases with **AI‑generated summaries** (~0.8s), live calls in‑app, transcripts and transcript summaries., and Filings ‘Analyze’: **on‑demand AI summaries** of 10‑K/10‑Q with structured sections (revenue, strengths, challenges, risks) to read filings in ~2 minutes., whereas Fintel stands out for Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages., Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds., and Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data..
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