VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

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HedgeFollow vs Nasdaq.com comparison

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

Quick takeaways

HedgeFollow adds 13D/13G, Institutional Data, Data Visualizations, Money Flow, Investor Holdings, Valuation Models, and Education coverage that Nasdaq.com skips.

Nasdaq.com includes News, Calendar, Dividends, IPO, Financials, Short Interest, ETF Holdings, Options, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, and Analyst Recommendations categories that HedgeFollow omits.

HedgeFollow highlights: Coverage scale: “10,000+ funds and 100K+ insiders.”, Insider Trading Tracker refreshed every ~5 minutes with filters for role, value, and recency., and Hedge Fund Tracker stream for 13F/13D/13G/Form 4 with time‑window and size filters; explains the 45‑day 13F lag..

Nasdaq.com is known for: Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega..

Nasdaq.com offers mobile access, which HedgeFollow skips.

HedgeFollow

hedgefollow.com

Tracks hedge fund and insider activity from SEC filings (13F/13D/13G/Form 4). Includes a fast insider‑trading tracker (updated ~every 5 minutes), a hedge‑fund trade feed, fund pages with holdings & options reported via 13F, stock pages with ownership/money‑flow charts, ETF activity aggregates (e.g., Bitcoin ETFs), and portfolio tools (builder/balancer) plus a stock screener that blends institutional, insider, and basic technical filters. 13F data has the regulatory ~45‑day reporting lag; no public API or broker sync is advertised.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Coverage scale: “10,000+ funds and 100K+ insiders.”
Insider Trading Tracker refreshed every ~5 minutes with filters for role, value, and recency.
Hedge Fund Tracker stream for 13F/13D/13G/Form 4 with time‑window and size filters; explains the 45‑day 13F lag.
Fund pages: AUM, holdings heatmaps, largest trades, performance history; option holdings when reported on 13F.
Stock pages: biggest buyers/sellers, ownership trends, buy‑price bands, money‑flow chart, and ‘Option Holders’.

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Nasdaq.com

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Nasdaq’s official portal for quotes, news, filings, calendars, and investor tools. Free users can access watchlists, portfolios, and market data, while premium Smart Portfolio (powered by TipRanks) adds broker syncing and advanced analytics. U.S. quotes stream in real time via Nasdaq Basic/NLS, though extended-hours data is typically shown with a 15-minute delay.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link.
Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.
Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega.
Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).
Comprehensive calendars covering dividends, earnings, IPOs, and economic events.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

7 overlaps

Mutual strengths include 13F, Insider Data, and Screeners plus 4 more areas.

Where they differ

HedgeFollow

Distinct strengths include:

Coverage scale: “10,000+ funds and 100K+ insiders.”
Insider Trading Tracker refreshed every ~5 minutes with filters for role, value, and recency.
Hedge Fund Tracker stream for 13F/13D/13G/Form 4 with time‑window and size filters; explains the 45‑day 13F lag.
Fund pages: AUM, holdings heatmaps, largest trades, performance history; option holdings when reported on 13F.

Nasdaq.com

Distinct strengths include:

Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link.
Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.
Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega.
Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	HedgeFollow	Nasdaq.com
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: 13F, Insider Data, Screeners, ETF Overview, Portfolio, Watchlist, Splits Unique: 13D/13G, Institutional Data, Data Visualizations, Money Flow, Investor Holdings, Valuation Models, Education	Shared: 13F, Insider Data, Screeners, ETF Overview, Portfolio, Watchlist, Splits Unique: News, Calendar, Dividends, IPO, Financials, Short Interest, ETF Holdings, Options, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Cryptos, Currencies
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	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Coverage scale: “10,000+ funds and 100K+ insiders.” Insider Trading Tracker refreshed every ~5 minutes with filters for role, value, and recency. Hedge Fund Tracker stream for 13F/13D/13G/Form 4 with time‑window and size filters; explains the 45‑day 13F lag. Fund pages: AUM, holdings heatmaps, largest trades, performance history; option holdings when reported on 13F. Stock pages: biggest buyers/sellers, ownership trends, buy‑price bands, money‑flow chart, and ‘Option Holders’. Lists: Top 100 hedge‑fund stocks; Largest Hedge Fund Buys/Sells; Largest Insider Buys/Sells.	Unique Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link. Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics. Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega. Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F). Comprehensive calendars covering dividends, earnings, IPOs, and economic events. ETF pages include holdings tables and fund-level analytics.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do HedgeFollow and Nasdaq.com both support?

Both platforms cover 13F, Insider Data, Screeners, ETF Overview, Portfolio, Watchlist, and Splits workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do HedgeFollow and Nasdaq.com require subscriptions?

Both HedgeFollow and Nasdaq.com keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Nasdaq.com ships a dedicated mobile experience, while HedgeFollow focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

HedgeFollow differentiates itself with Coverage scale: “10,000+ funds and 100K+ insiders.”, Insider Trading Tracker refreshed every ~5 minutes with filters for role, value, and recency., and Hedge Fund Tracker stream for 13F/13D/13G/Form 4 with time‑window and size filters; explains the 45‑day 13F lag., whereas Nasdaq.com stands out for Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega..

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