VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Head-to-head

HedgeFollow vs SecForm4.Com comparison

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

Quick takeaways

HedgeFollow adds ETF Overview, Portfolio, Splits, Valuation Models, and Education coverage that SecForm4.Com skips.

SecForm4.Com includes Alerts, and Dividend 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..

SecForm4.Com is known for: Real-time insider trading tracker with watchlists (“Insider Watch”) and email alerts. Advanced users can track up to 100; Pro removes the cap., Insider Trading Screener to filter by role, sector, or time window. Available only on Pro; free/non-subscribers see data delayed by six months., and Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature)..

HedgeFollow has a free tier, while SecForm4.Com requires a paid plan.

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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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SecForm4.Com

secform4.com

A US-focused insider trading and ownership tracking service with real-time alerts, institutional dashboards, and specialized screeners. Plans gate access to features: Advanced allows up to 100 watchlist alerts, while Pro unlocks unlimited alerts, user-defined triggers, and daily CSV downloads. Several modules (insider screener, dividend screener, buy/sell ratios) are Pro-only. Both tiers include a 7-day free trial.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Real-time insider trading tracker with watchlists (“Insider Watch”) and email alerts. Advanced users can track up to 100; Pro removes the cap.
  • Insider Trading Screener to filter by role, sector, or time window. Available only on Pro; free/non-subscribers see data delayed by six months.
  • Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature).
  • Buy/sell ratio charts showing both number of filings and dollar flow. Available in Pro.
  • Interactive sector and industry graphs to explore insider activity across time and industries.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

9 overlaps

Mutual strengths include 13F, 13D/13G, and Insider Data plus 6 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.

SecForm4.Com

Distinct strengths include:

  • Real-time insider trading tracker with watchlists (“Insider Watch”) and email alerts. Advanced users can track up to 100; Pro removes the cap.
  • Insider Trading Screener to filter by role, sector, or time window. Available only on Pro; free/non-subscribers see data delayed by six months.
  • Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature).
  • Buy/sell ratio charts showing both number of filings and dollar flow. Available in Pro.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeHedgeFollowSecForm4.Com
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: 13F, 13D/13G, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Money Flow, Watchlist, Investor Holdings

Unique: ETF Overview, Portfolio, Splits, Valuation Models, Education

Shared: 13F, 13D/13G, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Money Flow, Watchlist, Investor Holdings

Unique: Alerts, Dividend

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Options

Stocks, Options, Bonds

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

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 insider trading tracker with watchlists (“Insider Watch”) and email alerts. Advanced users can track up to 100; Pro removes the cap.
  • Insider Trading Screener to filter by role, sector, or time window. Available only on Pro; free/non-subscribers see data delayed by six months.
  • Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature).
  • Buy/sell ratio charts showing both number of filings and dollar flow. Available in Pro.
  • Interactive sector and industry graphs to explore insider activity across time and industries.
  • 13D/13G daily filings with historical access and CSV export. Pro required.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do HedgeFollow and SecForm4.Com both support?

Both platforms cover 13F, 13D/13G, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Money Flow, Watchlist, and Investor Holdings workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

HedgeFollow offers a free entry point, while SecForm4.Com requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access HedgeFollow and SecForm4.Com?

Both HedgeFollow and SecForm4.Com 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?

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 SecForm4.Com stands out for Real-time insider trading tracker with watchlists (“Insider Watch”) and email alerts. Advanced users can track up to 100; Pro removes the cap., Insider Trading Screener to filter by role, sector, or time window. Available only on Pro; free/non-subscribers see data delayed by six months., and Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature)..

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).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.