IBorrowDesk adds Short Interest, and Alerts coverage that This Is Not SEDAR skips.
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Tool Comparison
IBorrowDesk vs This Is Not SEDAR comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
This Is Not SEDAR includes Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Improved Filings 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.
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Platforms
Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
This Is Not SEDAR
thisisnotsedar.com
Indie, beta-stage UI for browsing Canadian SEDAR+ filings. Offers a simple ‘Latest Filings’ page and hosts mirrored PDFs; banner indicates it auto‑downloads files and reads headlines for saved ‘portfolio companies’ during a transition to a new site. No published API, pricing, or enterprise/compliance details.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- ‘Latest Filings’ browser focused on Canadian issuers.
- Mirrored PDF hosting for filings (served from docs.thisisnotsedar.com).
- Portfolio/watchlist concept: continues downloading files and reading headlines for existing tracked companies while the site migrates.
Community votes (overall)
Where they differ
IBorrowDesk
Distinct strengths include:
- 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.
This Is Not SEDAR
Distinct strengths include:
- ‘Latest Filings’ browser focused on Canadian issuers.
- Mirrored PDF hosting for filings (served from docs.thisisnotsedar.com).
- Portfolio/watchlist concept: continues downloading files and reading headlines for existing tracked companies while the site migrates.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | IBorrowDesk | This Is Not SEDAR |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Watchlist Unique: Short Interest, Alerts | Shared: Watchlist Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Improved Filings |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds |
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
| 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 IBorrowDesk and This Is Not SEDAR both support?
Both platforms cover Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do IBorrowDesk and This Is Not SEDAR require subscriptions?
Both IBorrowDesk and This Is Not SEDAR keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access IBorrowDesk and This Is Not SEDAR?
Both IBorrowDesk and This Is Not SEDAR 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 This Is Not SEDAR stands out for ‘Latest Filings’ browser focused on Canadian issuers., Mirrored PDF hosting for filings (served from docs.thisisnotsedar.com)., and Portfolio/watchlist concept: continues downloading files and reading headlines for existing tracked companies while the site migrates..
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