HedgeFollow adds 13D/13G, Insider Data, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Money Flow, ETF Overview, Portfolio, Watchlist, Splits, Valuation Models, and Education coverage that WhaleWisdom skips.
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HedgeFollow vs WhaleWisdom comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
WhaleWisdom includes Stock Ideas 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..
WhaleWisdom is known for: Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings., Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts., and API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening..
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.
Categories
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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WhaleWisdom
whalewisdom.com
Aggregates 13F filings and insider transactions so investors can follow institutional positioning, build watchlists, and backtest crowding strategies.
Platforms
Web
API
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings.
- Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts.
- API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening.
- Tools for cloning strategies, monitoring crowding, and tracking portfolio overlaps over time.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
3 overlapsMutual strengths include 13F, Institutional Data, and Investor Holdings.
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.
WhaleWisdom
Distinct strengths include:
- Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings.
- Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts.
- API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening.
- Tools for cloning strategies, monitoring crowding, and tracking portfolio overlaps over time.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | HedgeFollow | WhaleWisdom |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: 13F, Institutional Data, Investor Holdings Unique: 13D/13G, Insider Data, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Money Flow, ETF Overview, Portfolio, Watchlist, Splits, Valuation Models, Education | Shared: 13F, Institutional Data, Investor Holdings Unique: Stock Ideas |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options | Stocks, ETFs |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, 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 HedgeFollow and WhaleWisdom both support?
Both platforms cover 13F, Institutional Data, and Investor Holdings workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do HedgeFollow and WhaleWisdom require subscriptions?
Both HedgeFollow and WhaleWisdom keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access HedgeFollow and WhaleWisdom?
Both HedgeFollow and WhaleWisdom 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 WhaleWisdom stands out for Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings., Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts., and API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening..
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