VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Monday, October 6, 2025

Head-to-head

InvestorGain vs SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

InvestorGain adds Buybacks & Authorizations, New Issues & Calendars, Calendar, and Blogs coverage that SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) skips.

SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) includes Regulatory Filings Monitoring, News, and Alerts categories that InvestorGain omits.

InvestorGain highlights: Live IPO GMP dashboard for mainboard & SME issues, incl. Kostak and estimated listing price (cap price + GMP)., Real‑time IPO subscription tracker with category splits (RII, NII, QIB) for current issues., and IPO anchor investor allocation reports by year (mainboard & SME)..

SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) is known 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..

InvestorGain ships a mobile app. SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) is web/desktop only.

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InvestorGain

investorgain.com

India‑focused IPO & primary‑markets portal with live IPO subscription tracking, Grey Market Premium (GMP) dashboards, anchor investor allocations, and new‑issue calendars (NCDs, SGBs, rights). Provides broker reviews/comparisons and free brokerage calculators. GMP is expressly noted as based on market perception/public sources; the site states it does not work with GMP operators and content is for education/news. The business is ad/affiliate‑supported.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

  • Live IPO GMP dashboard for mainboard & SME issues, incl. Kostak and estimated listing price (cap price + GMP).
  • Real‑time IPO subscription tracker with category splits (RII, NII, QIB) for current issues.
  • IPO anchor investor allocation reports by year (mainboard & SME).
  • IPO performance history and GMP‑vs‑actual listing performance trackers.
  • Rights issues dashboard (record date, entitlement, pricing, timelines).

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SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) logo

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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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include IPO, Secondary Offerings, and Education.

Where they differ

InvestorGain

Distinct strengths include:

  • Live IPO GMP dashboard for mainboard & SME issues, incl. Kostak and estimated listing price (cap price + GMP).
  • Real‑time IPO subscription tracker with category splits (RII, NII, QIB) for current issues.
  • IPO anchor investor allocation reports by year (mainboard & SME).
  • IPO performance history and GMP‑vs‑actual listing performance trackers.

SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada)

Distinct strengths include:

  • 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

AttributeInvestorGainSEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada)
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: IPO, Secondary Offerings, Education

Unique: Buybacks & Authorizations, New Issues & Calendars, Calendar, Blogs

Shared: IPO, Secondary Offerings, Education

Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, News, Alerts

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, Bonds

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, Mobile

Web

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free

Free

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Live IPO GMP dashboard for mainboard & SME issues, incl. Kostak and estimated listing price (cap price + GMP).
  • Real‑time IPO subscription tracker with category splits (RII, NII, QIB) for current issues.
  • IPO anchor investor allocation reports by year (mainboard & SME).
  • IPO performance history and GMP‑vs‑actual listing performance trackers.
  • Rights issues dashboard (record date, entitlement, pricing, timelines).
  • NCD (Non‑Convertible Debenture) issues tracker (coupon, rating, tenor, series).

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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do InvestorGain and SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) both support?

Both platforms cover IPO, Secondary Offerings, and Education workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do InvestorGain and SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) require subscriptions?

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

Which tool has mobile access?

InvestorGain ships a dedicated mobile experience, while SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

InvestorGain differentiates itself with Live IPO GMP dashboard for mainboard & SME issues, incl. Kostak and estimated listing price (cap price + GMP)., Real‑time IPO subscription tracker with category splits (RII, NII, QIB) for current issues., and IPO anchor investor allocation reports by year (mainboard & SME)., 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..

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.