VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Head-to-head

InsideArbitrage vs Stock Unlock comparison

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

Quick takeaways

InsideArbitrage adds News, Calendar, Acquisitions, Spin-offs, Buybacks & Authorizations, Splits, 13F, 13D/13G, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Videos, Playbooks & Case Studies, and PDF Annotation coverage that Stock Unlock skips.

Stock Unlock includes Stock Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Scores, Valuation Models, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, AI, AI Report, and Education 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)..

Stock Unlock is known for: Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges., Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration)., and Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts..

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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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Stock Unlock

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Hands-on review

Global stock and ETF research platform with screeners, valuation tools, customizable charts, and portfolio tracking. The free plan comes with meaningful but tight limits—such as two manual portfolios, one 10-ticker watchlist, and capped screener results—while paid tiers unlock the full feature set. Billing is monthly or yearly, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

  • Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges.
  • Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration).
  • Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts.
  • Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance.
  • Stock Screener with dozens of filters, plus the ability to compare results by Insights Score.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

10 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Alerts, Dividends, and Insider Data plus 7 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.

Stock Unlock

Distinct strengths include:

  • Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges.
  • Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration).
  • Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts.
  • Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeInsideArbitrageStock Unlock
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Alerts, Dividends, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Blogs, Newsletters

Unique: News, Calendar, Acquisitions, Spin-offs, Buybacks & Authorizations, Splits, 13F, 13D/13G, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Videos, Playbooks & Case Studies, PDF Annotation

Shared: Alerts, Dividends, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Blogs, Newsletters

Unique: Stock Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Scores, Valuation Models, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, AI, AI Report, Education

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs

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

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

  • Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges.
  • Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration).
  • Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts.
  • Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance.
  • Stock Screener with dozens of filters, plus the ability to compare results by Insights Score.
  • Built-in DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) calculator for valuation work.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do InsideArbitrage and Stock Unlock both support?

Both platforms cover Alerts, Dividends, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Blogs, and Newsletters workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do InsideArbitrage and Stock Unlock require subscriptions?

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

How can you access InsideArbitrage and Stock Unlock?

Both InsideArbitrage and Stock Unlock 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 Stock Unlock stands out for Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges., Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration)., and Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts..

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).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.