VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Tool Comparison

InsideArbitrage vs NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

InsideArbitrage adds News, Alerts, Calendar, Acquisitions, Buybacks & Authorizations, Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Blogs, Newsletters, Videos, Playbooks & Case Studies, and PDF Annotation coverage that NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) skips.

NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) includes Data APIs, Order Book / Level II, Odd Lots, IPO, Delisted, and Short Interest categories that InsideArbitrage omits.

InsideArbitrage has a free tier, while NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) requires a paid plan.

In depth comparison

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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NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)

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NYSE offers proprietary exchange data across equities, options, and bonds. Real-time feeds cover order books, trades, quotes, and imbalances, while consolidated products like BQT and Pillar Depth provide multi-market views. Historical TAQ and corporate actions are delivered end-of-day or T+1, with 60+ event types tracked. Data is distributed via ICE networks and AWS, with licensing handled through the Data Services Dashboard.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Real-time proprietary feeds by venue: Integrated Feed (order-by-order), OpenBook Ultra and Aggregated (depth), BBO (top-of-book), Trades, and Order Imbalances.
Multi-market consolidated feeds: NYSE BQT (best quotes & trades) and Pillar Depth (top 10 price levels across NYSE Group, Nasdaq, and Cboe).
Historical TAQ datasets (end-of-day/T+1) with depth, top-of-book, and auction details. Daily TAQ spans all U.S. equities via CTA and UTP consolidated feeds.
Reference data packages including Security Master, ADR Master, Short Interest, ETF reports, and Bond Master.
Corporate Actions coverage with more than 60 event types including dividends, splits, rights issues, spin-offs, IPOs, suspensions, and delistings, updated intraday.

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Where they differ

InsideArbitrage

Distinct strengths include:

News Alerts Calendar Acquisitions Buybacks & Authorizations Insider Data Institutional Data 13F

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.

NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)

Distinct strengths include:

Data APIs Order Book / Level II Odd Lots IPO Delisted Short Interest

Real-time proprietary feeds by venue: Integrated Feed (order-by-order), OpenBook Ultra and Aggregated (depth), BBO (top-of-book), Trades, and Order Imbalances.
Multi-market consolidated feeds: NYSE BQT (best quotes & trades) and Pillar Depth (top 10 price levels across NYSE Group, Nasdaq, and Cboe).
Historical TAQ datasets (end-of-day/T+1) with depth, top-of-book, and auction details. Daily TAQ spans all U.S. equities via CTA and UTP consolidated feeds.
Reference data packages including Security Master, ADR Master, Short Interest, ETF reports, and Bond Master.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	InsideArbitrage	NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Spin-offs, Dividends, Splits Unique: News, Alerts, Calendar, Acquisitions, Buybacks & Authorizations, Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Blogs, Newsletters, Videos, Playbooks & Case Studies, PDF Annotation	Shared: Spin-offs, Dividends, Splits Unique: Data APIs, Order Book / Level II, Odd Lots, IPO, Delisted, Short Interest
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	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 proprietary feeds by venue: Integrated Feed (order-by-order), OpenBook Ultra and Aggregated (depth), BBO (top-of-book), Trades, and Order Imbalances. Multi-market consolidated feeds: NYSE BQT (best quotes & trades) and Pillar Depth (top 10 price levels across NYSE Group, Nasdaq, and Cboe). Historical TAQ datasets (end-of-day/T+1) with depth, top-of-book, and auction details. Daily TAQ spans all U.S. equities via CTA and UTP consolidated feeds. Reference data packages including Security Master, ADR Master, Short Interest, ETF reports, and Bond Master. Corporate Actions coverage with more than 60 event types including dividends, splits, rights issues, spin-offs, IPOs, suspensions, and delistings, updated intraday. Cloud delivery options: historical and reference data via AWS, and real-time BQT streaming through NYSE Cloud Streaming using Kafka-compatible Redpanda.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do InsideArbitrage and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) both support?

Both platforms cover Spin-offs, Dividends, and Splits workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

InsideArbitrage offers a free entry point, while NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access InsideArbitrage and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)?

Both InsideArbitrage and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) 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?

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 NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) stands out for Real-time proprietary feeds by venue: Integrated Feed (order-by-order), OpenBook Ultra and Aggregated (depth), BBO (top-of-book), Trades, and Order Imbalances., Multi-market consolidated feeds: NYSE BQT (best quotes & trades) and Pillar Depth (top 10 price levels across NYSE Group, Nasdaq, and Cboe)., and Historical TAQ datasets (end-of-day/T+1) with depth, top-of-book, and auction details. Daily TAQ spans all U.S. equities via CTA and UTP consolidated feeds..

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