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IBorrowDesk vs SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

IBorrowDesk adds Short Interest, and Watchlist coverage that SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) skips.

SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) includes Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, Secondary Offerings, News, and Education categories that IBorrowDesk omits.

In depth comparison

IBorrowDesk

iborrowdesk.com

Tracks stock-loan availability and borrow fee data as reported by Interactive Brokers (IBKR). Updates roughly every 15 minutes during North American trading hours and hourly elsewhere on weekdays. The data reflects IBKR only and not the wider market. The site is unaffiliated with IBKR; displayed quotes are provided by IEX. A paid Patron tier adds longer history, CSV exports, and more tracking capacity.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Borrow fee percentages and shortable share availability, sourced directly from Interactive Brokers public datasets.
Intraday refresh cadence: ~15 minutes during North American trading hours; hourly outside of them on weekdays.
Per-ticker pages show recent borrow snapshots with timestamps, plus options to add tickers to a watchlist or set alerts.
Patron plan ($10/month) unlocks 5+ years of history versus 1 year on free, enables CSV historical export, and expands watchlist capacity to ~50 securities.
Scope limited to Interactive Brokers-availability and fees may differ across other brokers.

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SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada)

sedarplus.ca

Official Canadian public‑filings system operated by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA). Public users can search issuer profiles and disclosure documents (financial statements, MD&A, prospectuses, material change reports, etc.), as well as CSA lists such as Reporting Issuers, Cease Trade Orders, and the Disciplined List. Advanced search supports ‘Document content’ full‑text queries. Search results can be exported to CSV; individual filings download as PDFs. Ticker lookup is not the primary key-use issuer/fund profile name or profile number.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Public search across profiles (companies, investment funds, fund groups) and documents; includes lists for Reporting Issuers, Cease Trade Orders, and Disciplined List.
Advanced filters: profile name/number, filing category & type (e.g., Annual/Interim MD&A, financials, prospectuses), submitted date ranges, and ‘Document content’ full‑text search.
One‑click download of selected filings as PDFs; export entire document search result set to CSV for offline analysis.
Issuer/fund profile pages with tabs for filings and profile details.
Help Centre and system status pages maintained by CSA; service generally available 24/7 with periodic maintenance windows.

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Where they differ

IBorrowDesk

Distinct strengths include:

Short Interest Watchlist

Borrow fee percentages and shortable share availability, sourced directly from Interactive Brokers public datasets.
Intraday refresh cadence: ~15 minutes during North American trading hours; hourly outside of them on weekdays.
Per-ticker pages show recent borrow snapshots with timestamps, plus options to add tickers to a watchlist or set alerts.
Patron plan ($10/month) unlocks 5+ years of history versus 1 year on free, enables CSV historical export, and expands watchlist capacity to ~50 securities.

SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada)

Distinct strengths include:

Regulatory Filings Monitoring IPO Secondary Offerings News Education

Public search across profiles (companies, investment funds, fund groups) and documents; includes lists for Reporting Issuers, Cease Trade Orders, and Disciplined List.
Advanced filters: profile name/number, filing category & type (e.g., Annual/Interim MD&A, financials, prospectuses), submitted date ranges, and ‘Document content’ full‑text search.
One‑click download of selected filings as PDFs; export entire document search result set to CSV for offline analysis.
Issuer/fund profile pages with tabs for filings and profile details.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	IBorrowDesk	SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Alerts Unique: Short Interest, Watchlist	Shared: Alerts Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, Secondary Offerings, News, Education
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Bonds, Funds, Real Estate
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	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Borrow fee percentages and shortable share availability, sourced directly from Interactive Brokers public datasets. Intraday refresh cadence: ~15 minutes during North American trading hours; hourly outside of them on weekdays. Per-ticker pages show recent borrow snapshots with timestamps, plus options to add tickers to a watchlist or set alerts. Patron plan ($10/month) unlocks 5+ years of history versus 1 year on free, enables CSV historical export, and expands watchlist capacity to ~50 securities. Scope limited to Interactive Brokers-availability and fees may differ across other brokers. Site disclaimer notes no affiliation with IBKR; market quotes shown alongside borrow data come from IEX.	Unique Public search across profiles (companies, investment funds, fund groups) and documents; includes lists for Reporting Issuers, Cease Trade Orders, and Disciplined List. Advanced filters: profile name/number, filing category & type (e.g., Annual/Interim MD&A, financials, prospectuses), submitted date ranges, and ‘Document content’ full‑text search. One‑click download of selected filings as PDFs; export entire document search result set to CSV for offline analysis. Issuer/fund profile pages with tabs for filings and profile details. Help Centre and system status pages maintained by CSA; service generally available 24/7 with periodic maintenance windows.
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 IBorrowDesk and SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) both support?

Both platforms cover Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do IBorrowDesk and SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) require subscriptions?

Both IBorrowDesk and SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access IBorrowDesk and SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada)?

Both IBorrowDesk and SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) 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?

IBorrowDesk differentiates itself with Borrow fee percentages and shortable share availability, sourced directly from Interactive Brokers public datasets., Intraday refresh cadence: ~15 minutes during North American trading hours; hourly outside of them on weekdays., and Per-ticker pages show recent borrow snapshots with timestamps, plus options to add tickers to a watchlist or set alerts., whereas SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings - Canada) stands out for Public search across profiles (companies, investment funds, fund groups) and documents; includes lists for Reporting Issuers, Cease Trade Orders, and Disciplined List., Advanced filters: profile name/number, filing category & type (e.g., Annual/Interim MD&A, financials, prospectuses), submitted date ranges, and ‘Document content’ full‑text search., and One‑click download of selected filings as PDFs; export entire document search result set to CSV for offline analysis..

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