VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Friday, October 10, 2025

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Fey vs Seeking Alpha comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Fey adds Factor Exposure, and Blogs coverage that Seeking Alpha skips.

Seeking Alpha includes ETF Screeners, Dividends, Scores, Bulls Say Bear Say, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Options, Which ETF includes this Stock?, AI Report, and AI Earnings Summary categories that Fey omits.

Fey highlights: Finder: natural‑language stock screening (e.g., “undervalued tech with insider buying”, “Pelosi portfolio”) with editable filters; ~2s query‑to‑results., Earnings in real time: instant press‑release detection with ~0.8‑second summaries, live in‑app call audio, transcripts, and clear highlight cards., and Live Pricing: vendor‑stated real‑time quotes (no 15‑min delay) for equities; analyst estimates, company financials, peer analysis, historical earnings, insider transactions..

Seeking Alpha is known for: Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity)., Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse., and Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF..

Seeking Alpha offers mobile access, which Fey skips.

Fey

fey.com

Desktop‑first investing research tool with real‑time quotes, natural‑language stock Finder, curated news feed, and an earnings experience (instant press releases, live call audio, transcripts, summaries). Portfolio sync via Plaid (IBKR, Schwab, Robinhood, E*TRADE), plus manual entry. **Acquired by Wealthsimple on Aug 27, 2025**; standalone Fey service **winds down Sep 30, 2025** with refunds for remaining subscription balances.

Platforms

Desktop

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Free

Other

Quick highlights

Finder: natural‑language stock screening (e.g., “undervalued tech with insider buying”, “Pelosi portfolio”) with editable filters; ~2s query‑to‑results.
Earnings in real time: instant press‑release detection with ~0.8‑second summaries, live in‑app call audio, transcripts, and clear highlight cards.
Live Pricing: vendor‑stated real‑time quotes (no 15‑min delay) for equities; analyst estimates, company financials, peer analysis, historical earnings, insider transactions.
News & ‘For you’: curated, ad‑free news feed, daily recaps, and watchlist‑aware updates.
Portfolio: broker sync via Plaid (Interactive Brokers, Charles Schwab, Robinhood, E*TRADE), multi‑account view, S&P comparison; optional manual portfolios; desktop widget.

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Seeking Alpha

seekingalpha.com

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One of the largest investor communities online, blending crowdsourced research with data tools. Premium unlocks Quant Ratings and Factor Grades, stock and ETF screeners, advanced comparison tools with Excel/PDF export, broker syncing (via Plaid and SnapTrade), and AI-driven “Virtual Analyst” reports. PRO goes further with curated Top Ideas, Short Ideas, and the PRO Quant Portfolio. Market quotes are a mix of real-time and 15-minute delayed, depending on the exchange.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity).
Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse.
Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF.
Portfolio tools with custom views, health scores, and Excel export. Premium users can link brokers for daily auto-sync through Plaid or SnapTrade.
Market data includes both real-time and delayed quotes, with advanced charts covering intraday to multi-year intervals.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

13 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Stock Comparison, and Data Visualizations plus 10 more areas.

Where they differ

Fey

Distinct strengths include:

Factor Exposure

Blogs

Finder: natural‑language stock screening (e.g., “undervalued tech with insider buying”, “Pelosi portfolio”) with editable filters; ~2s query‑to‑results.
Earnings in real time: instant press‑release detection with ~0.8‑second summaries, live in‑app call audio, transcripts, and clear highlight cards.
Live Pricing: vendor‑stated real‑time quotes (no 15‑min delay) for equities; analyst estimates, company financials, peer analysis, historical earnings, insider transactions.
News & ‘For you’: curated, ad‑free news feed, daily recaps, and watchlist‑aware updates.

Seeking Alpha

Distinct strengths include:

Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity).
Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse.
Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF.
Portfolio tools with custom views, health scores, and Excel export. Premium users can link brokers for daily auto-sync through Plaid or SnapTrade.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Fey	Seeking Alpha
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Transcripts Unique: Factor Exposure, Blogs	Shared: Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Transcripts Unique: ETF Screeners, Dividends, Scores, Bulls Say Bear Say, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Options, Which ETF includes this Stock?, AI Report, AI Earnings Summary
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Options
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Desktop, Web	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription, Free, Other	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Finder: natural‑language stock screening (e.g., “undervalued tech with insider buying”, “Pelosi portfolio”) with editable filters; ~2s query‑to‑results. Earnings in real time: instant press‑release detection with ~0.8‑second summaries, live in‑app call audio, transcripts, and clear highlight cards. Live Pricing: vendor‑stated real‑time quotes (no 15‑min delay) for equities; analyst estimates, company financials, peer analysis, historical earnings, insider transactions. News & ‘For you’: curated, ad‑free news feed, daily recaps, and watchlist‑aware updates. Portfolio: broker sync via Plaid (Interactive Brokers, Charles Schwab, Robinhood, ETRADE), multi‑account view, S&P comparison; optional manual portfolios; desktop widget. Students: free access for U.S. .edu (up to 4 years); one‑click Export to Excel*.	Unique Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity). Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse. Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF. Portfolio tools with custom views, health scores, and Excel export. Premium users can link brokers for daily auto-sync through Plaid or SnapTrade. Market data includes both real-time and delayed quotes, with advanced charts covering intraday to multi-year intervals. Full library of earnings call transcripts, with AI-generated “Earnings Call Insights” and “Virtual Analyst” summaries.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Fey and Seeking Alpha both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, and Transcripts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Fey and Seeking Alpha require subscriptions?

Both Fey and Seeking Alpha keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Seeking Alpha ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Fey focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Fey differentiates itself with Finder: natural‑language stock screening (e.g., “undervalued tech with insider buying”, “Pelosi portfolio”) with editable filters; ~2s query‑to‑results., Earnings in real time: instant press‑release detection with ~0.8‑second summaries, live in‑app call audio, transcripts, and clear highlight cards., and Live Pricing: vendor‑stated real‑time quotes (no 15‑min delay) for equities; analyst estimates, company financials, peer analysis, historical earnings, insider transactions., whereas Seeking Alpha stands out for Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity)., Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse., and Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF..

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