InvestorGain adds IPO, Buybacks & Authorizations, Secondary Offerings, New Issues & Calendars, and Education coverage that The Zen of Investing skips.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Tool Comparison
InvestorGain vs The Zen of Investing comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
The Zen of Investing includes Spin-offs categories that InvestorGain omits.
InvestorGain ships a mobile app. The Zen of Investing is web/desktop only.
In depth comparison
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.
Categories
Platforms
WebMobile
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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The Zen of Investing
thezenofinvesting.com
A free, niche site dedicated to spinoffs and special situations. It maintains curated lists of upcoming and recent spinoffs, often linking directly to investor decks, prospectuses, and filings. The site also offers RSS feeds for SEC prospectus and tender-offer filings, making it a useful resource for event-driven investors. No subscriptions, paywalls, or API access are offered.
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations.
- “Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings.
- “Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks.
- Archives investor-relations PDFs from major spinoff companies, such as DuPont or GE Vernova.
- Publishes RSS feeds that surface SEC prospectus and tender-offer filings for easy monitoring.
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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.
The Zen of Investing
Distinct strengths include:
- Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations.
- “Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings.
- “Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks.
- Archives investor-relations PDFs from major spinoff companies, such as DuPont or GE Vernova.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | InvestorGain | The Zen of Investing |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Calendar, Blogs Unique: IPO, Buybacks & Authorizations, Secondary Offerings, New Issues & Calendars, Education | Shared: Calendar, Blogs Unique: Spin-offs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, Bonds | Stocks |
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
| Unique
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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 InvestorGain and The Zen of Investing both support?
Both platforms cover Calendar, and Blogs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do InvestorGain and The Zen of Investing require subscriptions?
Both InvestorGain and The Zen of Investing 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 The Zen of Investing 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 The Zen of Investing stands out for Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations., “Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings., and “Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks..
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