VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Sunday, October 26, 2025

Head-to-head

InsideArbitrage vs Nasdaq.com comparison

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

Quick takeaways

InsideArbitrage adds Alerts, Acquisitions, Spin-offs, Buybacks & Authorizations, Institutional Data, 13D/13G, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Data Visualizations, Blogs, Newsletters, Videos, Playbooks & Case Studies, and PDF Annotation coverage that Nasdaq.com skips.

Nasdaq.com includes IPO, Financials, Short Interest, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Options, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, and Analyst Recommendations categories that InsideArbitrage omits.

InsideArbitrage highlights: Merger Arbitrage Tool with announced‑deal lists, spread tracking, calendars and deal updates; ‘Deals in the Works’ and deal post‑mortems., Insider data hub with ‘Insider Weekends’, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip‑floppers, top‑performing insiders and sector heat‑map., and Buyback suite: daily buyback announcements, searchable buyback history, ‘Buyback Wednesdays’, and ‘Double Dipper’ (insiders + buybacks)..

Nasdaq.com is known for: Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega..

Nasdaq.com offers mobile access, which InsideArbitrage skips.

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InsideArbitrage

insidearbitrage.com

Event‑driven research platform by Asif Suria focused on merger arbitrage, insider transactions, spinoffs, buybacks, activists, and related special situations. Premium includes tools like the Merger Arbitrage Tool, CVR database, buyback & spinoff trackers, premium screens (IA Score, cluster buys, ‘double dipper’), ‘Deals‑in‑the‑Works’ and deal calendars. IA Professional adds pro‑only features (e.g., CVR outcomes, activist tracker, reverse‑splits tracker, Insider Performance Score) and multi‑seat licensing.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

  • Merger Arbitrage Tool with announced‑deal lists, spread tracking, calendars and deal updates; ‘Deals in the Works’ and deal post‑mortems.
  • Insider data hub with ‘Insider Weekends’, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip‑floppers, top‑performing insiders and sector heat‑map.
  • Buyback suite: daily buyback announcements, searchable buyback history, ‘Buyback Wednesdays’, and ‘Double Dipper’ (insiders + buybacks).
  • Spinoff suite: upcoming/completed spinoffs and ‘Spinsider’ screen; CVR deals database with outcomes.
  • Gurus/Institutional holdings pages aggregating 13F/13D/13G and Form 4 into manager dashboards.

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Nasdaq.com

nasdaq.com

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Nasdaq’s official portal for quotes, news, filings, calendars, and investor tools. Free users can access watchlists, portfolios, and market data, while premium Smart Portfolio (powered by TipRanks) adds broker syncing and advanced analytics. U.S. quotes stream in real time via Nasdaq Basic/NLS, though extended-hours data is typically shown with a 15-minute delay.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

  • Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link.
  • Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.
  • Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega.
  • Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).
  • Comprehensive calendars covering dividends, earnings, IPOs, and economic events.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

9 overlaps

Mutual strengths include News, Calendar, and Dividends plus 6 more areas.

Where they differ

InsideArbitrage

Distinct strengths include:

  • Merger Arbitrage Tool with announced‑deal lists, spread tracking, calendars and deal updates; ‘Deals in the Works’ and deal post‑mortems.
  • Insider data hub with ‘Insider Weekends’, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip‑floppers, top‑performing insiders and sector heat‑map.
  • Buyback suite: daily buyback announcements, searchable buyback history, ‘Buyback Wednesdays’, and ‘Double Dipper’ (insiders + buybacks).
  • Spinoff suite: upcoming/completed spinoffs and ‘Spinsider’ screen; CVR deals database with outcomes.

Nasdaq.com

Distinct strengths include:

  • Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link.
  • Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.
  • Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega.
  • Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeInsideArbitrageNasdaq.com
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: News, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, Insider Data, 13F, Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist

Unique: Alerts, Acquisitions, Spin-offs, Buybacks & Authorizations, Institutional Data, 13D/13G, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Data Visualizations, Blogs, Newsletters, Videos, Playbooks & Case Studies, PDF Annotation

Shared: News, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, Insider Data, 13F, Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist

Unique: IPO, Financials, Short Interest, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Options, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Cryptos, Currencies

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web, Mobile

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Merger Arbitrage Tool with announced‑deal lists, spread tracking, calendars and deal updates; ‘Deals in the Works’ and deal post‑mortems.
  • Insider data hub with ‘Insider Weekends’, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip‑floppers, top‑performing insiders and sector heat‑map.
  • Buyback suite: daily buyback announcements, searchable buyback history, ‘Buyback Wednesdays’, and ‘Double Dipper’ (insiders + buybacks).
  • Spinoff suite: upcoming/completed spinoffs and ‘Spinsider’ screen; CVR deals database with outcomes.
  • Gurus/Institutional holdings pages aggregating 13F/13D/13G and Form 4 into manager dashboards.
  • Event‑driven monitor & M&A news feed; earnings calendar; tender‑offers tracker; activist‑campaign tracker; C‑suite transitions tool.

Unique

  • Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link.
  • Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.
  • Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega.
  • Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).
  • Comprehensive calendars covering dividends, earnings, IPOs, and economic events.
  • ETF pages include holdings tables and fund-level analytics.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do InsideArbitrage and Nasdaq.com both support?

Both platforms cover News, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, Insider Data, 13F, Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do InsideArbitrage and Nasdaq.com require subscriptions?

Both InsideArbitrage and Nasdaq.com keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Nasdaq.com ships a dedicated mobile experience, while InsideArbitrage focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

InsideArbitrage differentiates itself with Merger Arbitrage Tool with announced‑deal lists, spread tracking, calendars and deal updates; ‘Deals in the Works’ and deal post‑mortems., Insider data hub with ‘Insider Weekends’, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip‑floppers, top‑performing insiders and sector heat‑map., and Buyback suite: daily buyback announcements, searchable buyback history, ‘Buyback Wednesdays’, and ‘Double Dipper’ (insiders + buybacks)., whereas Nasdaq.com stands out for Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega..

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).

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