VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Head-to-head

HedgeFollow vs Simply Safe Dividends comparison

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

Quick takeaways

HedgeFollow adds 13F, 13D/13G, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Money Flow, ETF Overview, Investor Holdings, Splits, and Valuation Models coverage that Simply Safe Dividends skips.

Simply Safe Dividends includes Alerts, Dividends, Scores, Financials, Newsletters, and Other 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..

Simply Safe Dividends is known for: Dividend Safety Scores™ (0–100) with labeled buckets (Very Unsafe → Very Safe) and a maintained, real‑time track record of dividend cuts avoided., Portfolio tracker with broker syncing or manual/CSV import; near real‑time price updates; export of portfolio/table data., and Stock & closed‑end fund screeners with dozens of filters; idea lists and model portfolios..

HedgeFollow has a free tier, while Simply Safe Dividends 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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Simply Safe Dividends

simplysafedividends.com

Dividend‑focused research and portfolio tracker built around 0–100 Dividend Safety Scores with a public track record (97% of cuts avoided). One annual plan ($39/mo billed annually), 14‑day free trial (no card), and 60‑day money‑back guarantee. Features include stock & CEF screeners, valuation & 10‑year financial charts with analyst estimates, income calendar/forecast, alerts for dividend changes and score updates, S&P credit ratings, model portfolios & newsletter, plus portfolio sync or manual entry; portfolios can include US stocks/funds and even bonds & CDs.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Dividend Safety Scores™ (0–100) with labeled buckets (Very Unsafe → Very Safe) and a maintained, real‑time track record of dividend cuts avoided.
  • Portfolio tracker with broker syncing or manual/CSV import; near real‑time price updates; export of portfolio/table data.
  • Stock & closed‑end fund screeners with dozens of filters; idea lists and model portfolios.
  • Income calendar and forecast; email alerts for dividend changes and special dividends; monthly recap emails.
  • Valuation indicators (yield vs history, P/E vs history) and 10‑year financial charts with analyst projections; S&P credit ratings shown.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

5 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Portfolio plus 2 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.

Simply Safe Dividends

Distinct strengths include:

  • Dividend Safety Scores™ (0–100) with labeled buckets (Very Unsafe → Very Safe) and a maintained, real‑time track record of dividend cuts avoided.
  • Portfolio tracker with broker syncing or manual/CSV import; near real‑time price updates; export of portfolio/table data.
  • Stock & closed‑end fund screeners with dozens of filters; idea lists and model portfolios.
  • Income calendar and forecast; email alerts for dividend changes and special dividends; monthly recap emails.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeHedgeFollowSimply Safe Dividends
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Education

Unique: 13F, 13D/13G, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Money Flow, ETF Overview, Investor Holdings, Splits, Valuation Models

Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Education

Unique: Alerts, Dividends, Scores, Financials, Newsletters, Other

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Options

Stocks, Closed-End Funds, ETFs, 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

  • Dividend Safety Scores™ (0–100) with labeled buckets (Very Unsafe → Very Safe) and a maintained, real‑time track record of dividend cuts avoided.
  • Portfolio tracker with broker syncing or manual/CSV import; near real‑time price updates; export of portfolio/table data.
  • Stock & closed‑end fund screeners with dozens of filters; idea lists and model portfolios.
  • Income calendar and forecast; email alerts for dividend changes and special dividends; monthly recap emails.
  • Valuation indicators (yield vs history, P/E vs history) and 10‑year financial charts with analyst projections; S&P credit ratings shown.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do HedgeFollow and Simply Safe Dividends both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, and Education 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 Simply Safe Dividends requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access HedgeFollow and Simply Safe Dividends?

Both HedgeFollow and Simply Safe Dividends 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 Simply Safe Dividends stands out for Dividend Safety Scores™ (0–100) with labeled buckets (Very Unsafe → Very Safe) and a maintained, real‑time track record of dividend cuts avoided., Portfolio tracker with broker syncing or manual/CSV import; near real‑time price updates; export of portfolio/table data., and Stock & closed‑end fund screeners with dozens of filters; idea lists and model portfolios..

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.