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GuruFocus vs SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada)
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, things SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) doesn't offer
Pick SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) instead if
SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada)
Free · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about regulatory filings monitoring and official sources, things GuruFocus doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
GuruFocus and SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including news, alerts, and corporate actions & special situations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada)'s 7, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada)
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 7 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Broker sync
- GuruFocus
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $549/yr | Free |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 49 limits: Free: portfolio limit: Up to 3 portfolios with 25 stocks each for free members, Free: data api requests: 100/month included in the Free API package +47 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | — |
Categories covered | 49 | 7 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Corporate actions: PointInTime +1 more |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | — |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | Data residency: Other and Status page |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) each do best.What GuruFocus does best
- Research coverage for global stocks with long historical financials, valuation data, charts, comparisons, market valuation indicators, economic indicators, industry data, and company-level fundamentals.
- The All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters across fundamentals, valuation, profitability, growth, dividends, guru holdings, insider trades, predefined value screens, custom filters, saved screens, and downloads.
- ETF Screener and ETF GF Scores for filtering and comparing more than 5,000 U.S.
- Corporate and government bond screening by yield, maturity, ratings, coupon structure, outstanding amount, issuer, and industry, plus company-level bond tabs.
- Backtest screener strategies across many countries with configurable stock count, ranking metric, sort order, date range, and rebalance frequency; current membership terms give Premium the latest five years and Premium Plus/Professional history back to 2006.
What SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) does best
- Search tools across official Canadian issuer, investment fund, and fund-group profiles directly from the CSA public filings system.
- Discovery tools for disclosure documents such as financial statements, MD&A, prospectuses, material change reports, and other public filings.
- Advanced filters for profile name or number, filing category, filing type, submitted date range, and document-content full-text search.
- Download support for individual filings as PDFs and export document-search result sets to CSV for offline review or research logs.
- CSA-maintained lists such as Reporting Issuers, Cease Trade Orders, and the Disciplined List require verification before relying on a Canadian issuer.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsFundsReal Estate |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Countries: CA4 exchanges |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | QuoteMediaMorningstarRefinitivFREDSEC / local regulators | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and GoDocs | Not specified |
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | Not specified |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | CSVPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | Data residency: OtherStatus page |
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesCredit ratings+1 more | Not specified |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA)Country: CAFounded 2003Support: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 5/5Reliability 4/5UX 3/5 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freeportfolio limit: Up to 3 portfolios with 25 stocks each for free members · data api requests: 100/month included in the Free API package · +1 more | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more | — |
| Tier 2 | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more | — |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +12 more | — |
| Tier 4 | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Professional”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership | — |
| Tier 5 | $2000/mo“Data API Commercial”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +1 more | — |
| Top plan | $100 per unit“Data API Pay As You Go”initial top up: $100 credit · stock daily prices: $0.05/request · +16 more | — |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Custom API / Enterprise Package” | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada)?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) puts more weight on regulatory filings monitoring, IPO, and corporate actions & special situations. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) if you'd rather have regulatory filings monitoring and official sources. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds. GuruFocus also handles options and other. SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) adds closed-end funds and real estate on top.
Does GuruFocus or SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) have real-time data?
SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. GuruFocus runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: GuruFocus or SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada)?
GuruFocus has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada)?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can GuruFocus or SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada), you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada)?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada)?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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