FlowAlgo adds Options & Derivatives, and Dark Pool & Off-Exchange coverage that Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) skips.
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Head-to-head
FlowAlgo vs Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) includes News, Calendar, IPO, Dividends, Splits, Buybacks & Authorizations, and Order Book / Level II categories that FlowAlgo omits.
FlowAlgo highlights: Realtime monitoring of options order flow, with unusual activity detection and tracking of Intermarket Sweep Orders and option block trades., Equity block and dark pool order data, paired with a dedicated “Dark Pool Insights” module., and Dark pool data is delayed until officially reported; equity block data may lag ~20 minutes. Options flow itself streams with typical latency of half a second to 15 seconds..
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is known for: HKEXnews: centralized hub for listed company announcements and regulatory filings with keyword and category search., Custom email and mobile alerts for issuer announcements and Disclosure of Interests notices., and Short Selling Turnover reports (intra-day and daily) for both Main Board and GEM listings..
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) keeps a free entry point that FlowAlgo lacks.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) offers mobile access, which FlowAlgo skips.
FlowAlgo
flowalgo.com
Realtime options order flow with equity block and dark pool data. All plans include the same feature set with monthly, quarterly, or annual billing. Paid trial available for two weeks. Dark pool prints are reported with delays (anywhere from hours to the next day), and equity block data can lag by up to ~20 minutes under exchange rules.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Realtime monitoring of options order flow, with unusual activity detection and tracking of Intermarket Sweep Orders and option block trades.
- Equity block and dark pool order data, paired with a dedicated “Dark Pool Insights” module.
- Dark pool data is delayed until officially reported; equity block data may lag ~20 minutes. Options flow itself streams with typical latency of half a second to 15 seconds.
- Alpha AI signals during market hours, flagging predictive momentum shifts and Long/Short/Hedge opportunities.
- Historical database with access back to mid-2017, including prior days’ flow activity.
Community votes (overall)
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)
hkex.com.hk
The official exchange site for Hong Kong. Provides free access to company filings via HKEXnews, corporate calendars, and market alerts. Real-time and historical tick data, as well as full order book feeds, are available through paid HKEX Market Data Services and the Data Marketplace. Quotes displayed on the public website are delayed by at least 15 minutes. Mobile apps include a Stock Options app with real-time options and selected futures data.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- HKEXnews: centralized hub for listed company announcements and regulatory filings with keyword and category search.
- Custom email and mobile alerts for issuer announcements and Disclosure of Interests notices.
- Short Selling Turnover reports (intra-day and daily) for both Main Board and GEM listings.
- Trading and clearing calendar, downloadable as PDF or subscribable via iCal/URL.
- HKEX Data Marketplace offering paid datasets such as CCASS shareholding and historical full order book data, delivered via SFTP, direct download, or cloud-to-cloud.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
1 overlapBoth tools cover this research theme.
Where they differ
FlowAlgo
Distinct strengths include:
- Realtime monitoring of options order flow, with unusual activity detection and tracking of Intermarket Sweep Orders and option block trades.
- Equity block and dark pool order data, paired with a dedicated “Dark Pool Insights” module.
- Dark pool data is delayed until officially reported; equity block data may lag ~20 minutes. Options flow itself streams with typical latency of half a second to 15 seconds.
- Alpha AI signals during market hours, flagging predictive momentum shifts and Long/Short/Hedge opportunities.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)
Distinct strengths include:
- HKEXnews: centralized hub for listed company announcements and regulatory filings with keyword and category search.
- Custom email and mobile alerts for issuer announcements and Disclosure of Interests notices.
- Short Selling Turnover reports (intra-day and daily) for both Main Board and GEM listings.
- Trading and clearing calendar, downloadable as PDF or subscribable via iCal/URL.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | FlowAlgo | Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Alerts Unique: Options & Derivatives, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange | Shared: Alerts Unique: News, Calendar, IPO, Dividends, Splits, Buybacks & Authorizations, Order Book / Level II |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Options, Futures |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
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 FlowAlgo and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) both support?
Both platforms cover Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) offers a free entry point, while FlowAlgo requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
Which tool has mobile access?
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while FlowAlgo focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
FlowAlgo differentiates itself with Realtime monitoring of options order flow, with unusual activity detection and tracking of Intermarket Sweep Orders and option block trades., Equity block and dark pool order data, paired with a dedicated “Dark Pool Insights” module., and Dark pool data is delayed until officially reported; equity block data may lag ~20 minutes. Options flow itself streams with typical latency of half a second to 15 seconds., whereas Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) stands out for HKEXnews: centralized hub for listed company announcements and regulatory filings with keyword and category search., Custom email and mobile alerts for issuer announcements and Disclosure of Interests notices., and Short Selling Turnover reports (intra-day and daily) for both Main Board and GEM listings..
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