VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★
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Saturday, September 27, 2025
Investors comparing Fintel and SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) will find that Both Fintel and SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) concentrate on Insider Data, 13F, and 13D/13G workflows, making them natural alternatives for similar investment research jobs. Fintel leans into Short Interest, Which ETF includes this Stock?, and ETF Holdings, which can be decisive for teams that need depth over breadth. SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) stands out with Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, and Secondary Offerings that the competition lacks. Use the feature-by-feature table to inspect unique capabilities and confirm which roadmap best maps to your process.
Head-to-head
Fintel vs SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
- Fintel adds Short Interest, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Holdings, Improved Filings, Screeners, Options, Portfolio, Watchlist, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, and Dividend coverage that SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) skips.
- SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) includes Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, Secondary Offerings, APIs & SDKs, and Education categories that Fintel omits.
- Fintel 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., and Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data..
- SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) is known for: Full‑Text Search (since 2001) with fielded filters: word/phrase, company/ticker/CIK/person, filing category/types, filed date ranges, ‘principal executive offices in’ and ‘incorporated in’., ‘Latest Filings’ list shows filings as they are submitted (with RSS for any filter; ownership Forms 3/4/5 can be included/excluded/only)., and Company Search with ‘more search options’, plus dedicated searches for Mutual Funds (prospectuses/proxy voting) and Variable Insurance Products..
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).
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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.
SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
sec.gov
Primary U.S. source for public company, fund, and insider filings. The Full‑Text Search covers filings since 2001 (including exhibits), while the ‘Latest Filings’ view shows near‑real‑time submissions as they are processed. Search tools include Company search, Mutual Fund & Variable Insurance product search, CIK lookup, and RSS subscriptions. Developers can consume JSON via data.sec.gov (Submissions, XBRL Company Facts/Concepts/Frames). Programmatic access must include a descriptive User‑Agent and respect the SEC fair‑access limit (currently 10 requests/sec).
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Full‑Text Search (since 2001) with fielded filters: word/phrase, company/ticker/CIK/person, filing category/types, filed date ranges, ‘principal executive offices in’ and ‘incorporated in’.
- ‘Latest Filings’ list shows filings as they are submitted (with RSS for any filter; ownership Forms 3/4/5 can be included/excluded/only).
- Company Search with ‘more search options’, plus dedicated searches for Mutual Funds (prospectuses/proxy voting) and Variable Insurance Products.
- CIK Lookup & helper datasets (company_tickers*.json) to map tickers↔CIK (company/fund/series/class).
- Developer APIs on data.sec.gov: submissions by CIK; XBRL endpoints (companyfacts, companyconcept, frames); bulk nightly ZIPs (submissions.zip, companyfacts.zip).
Shared focus areas
Both platforms align on these research themes, so you can stay within one workflow when your use case involves them.
Where they differ
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.
SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
Distinct strengths include:
- Full‑Text Search (since 2001) with fielded filters: word/phrase, company/ticker/CIK/person, filing category/types, filed date ranges, ‘principal executive offices in’ and ‘incorporated in’.
- ‘Latest Filings’ list shows filings as they are submitted (with RSS for any filter; ownership Forms 3/4/5 can be included/excluded/only).
- Company Search with ‘more search options’, plus dedicated searches for Mutual Funds (prospectuses/proxy voting) and Variable Insurance Products.
- CIK Lookup & helper datasets (company_tickers*.json) to map tickers↔CIK (company/fund/series/class).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Fintel | SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Alerts, News, Data APIs Unique: Short Interest, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Holdings, Improved Filings, Screeners, Options, Portfolio, Watchlist, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Dividend | Shared: Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Alerts, News, Data APIs Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, Secondary Offerings, APIs & SDKs, Education |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Bonds, Hedge Funds, Private Funds, Real Estate, Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free |
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 Fintel and SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) both support?
Both platforms cover Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Alerts, News, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Fintel and SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) require subscriptions?
Both Fintel and SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Fintel and SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?
Both Fintel and SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) 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?
Fintel differentiates itself with 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., whereas SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) stands out for Full‑Text Search (since 2001) with fielded filters: word/phrase, company/ticker/CIK/person, filing category/types, filed date ranges, ‘principal executive offices in’ and ‘incorporated in’., ‘Latest Filings’ list shows filings as they are submitted (with RSS for any filter; ownership Forms 3/4/5 can be included/excluded/only)., and Company Search with ‘more search options’, plus dedicated searches for Mutual Funds (prospectuses/proxy voting) and Variable Insurance Products..
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).
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