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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
MarketScreener vs Special Situation Investments (SSI)
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MarketScreener
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $34/mo instead of $49.17/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about news, alerts, and calendar, things Special Situation Investments (SSI) doesn't offer
Pick Special Situation Investments (SSI) instead if
Special Situation Investments (SSI)
Free • From $590/yr · Web
- You care about forums and playbooks & case studies, things MarketScreener doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
MarketScreener and Special Situation Investments (SSI) cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, stock ideas, blogs, and newsletters), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MarketScreener simply does more: 16 categories to Special Situation Investments (SSI)'s 5, including news, alerts, and calendar, plus a mobile app. Special Situation Investments (SSI) counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- MarketScreener$34/mo vs $49.17/mo
- Broader coverage
- MarketScreener16 vs 5 categories
- Mobile app
- MarketScreener
- Beginner friendly
- MarketScreener
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $34/mo | Free • From $590/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 6 limits: Access: annual equivalent monthly usd: 28, Access: annual billing usd: 336 +4 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +1 more |
Categories covered | 16 | 5 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data partners | 3 partners: FactSet, Morningstar +1 more | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder | — |
| Try it | Visit MarketScreener | Visit Special Situation Investments (SSI) |
Where each one shines
What MarketScreener and Special Situation Investments (SSI) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MarketScreener and Special Situation Investments (SSI) each do best.What MarketScreener does best
- Follow market news and quotes across equities, ETFs, commodities, currencies, forex, and cryptocurrencies.
- Build custom watchlists with quotes, news, earnings releases, valuation trends, broker recommendations, and smart email alerts.
- Screen stocks globally with hundreds of fundamental and technical criteria, with higher filter counts reserved for Premium and Expert tiers.
- Use dynamic charts with configurable technical indicators and quick switching between individual stocks and personal lists.
- Explore thematic investment lists for idea discovery and compare themes against index trends and historical performance.
What Special Situation Investments (SSI) does best
- Review event-driven ideas focused on special situations, low-risk arbitrage opportunities, and short-term catalysts.
- Browse past ideas for free while active ideas and currently actionable cases remain member-only.
- Use member writeups that typically include current price, target price or upside, expected timeline, and a discussion thread.
- Access paid membership for full SSI ideas, high-conviction ideas, active discussions, and updates.
- Use the free Newsletter Only tier for occasional emails while understanding it excludes SSI ideas, research, and member discussions.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketScreener and Special Situation Investments (SSI), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketScreener and Special Situation Investments (SSI), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos | StocksClosed-End FundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data partners | FactSetMorningstarS&P Global Market Intelligence | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Surperformance SASCountry: France | Special Situation InvestmentsFounded 2014Support: Email |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Free (Member)” | Free“Newsletter Only” |
| Entry paid plan | $34/mo“Access”annual equivalent monthly usd: 28 · annual billing usd: 336 | $590/yr≈ $49.17/mo“Annual” |
| Tier 2 | $59/mo“Premium”annual billing usd: 600 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 50 | $75/mo“Monthly” |
| Top plan | $279/mo“Expert”annual billing usd: 2,628 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 219 | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketScreener and Special Situation Investments (SSI)?
MarketScreener leans toward news, alerts, and calendar, while Special Situation Investments (SSI) puts more weight on stock ideas, forums, and newsletters. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do MarketScreener and Special Situation Investments (SSI) cost?
Good news: both MarketScreener and Special Situation Investments (SSI) have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: MarketScreener or Special Situation Investments (SSI)?
MarketScreener is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use MarketScreener or Special Situation Investments (SSI) on my phone?
MarketScreener lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Special Situation Investments (SSI) doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose MarketScreener or Special Situation Investments (SSI)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketScreener if news and alerts matter to you; go with Special Situation Investments (SSI) if you'd rather have forums and playbooks & case studies. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarketScreener and Special Situation Investments (SSI) cover?
Both cover stocks. MarketScreener also handles ETFs, commodities, and currencies. Special Situation Investments (SSI) adds closed-end funds and other on top.
Which has a better stock screener: MarketScreener or Special Situation Investments (SSI)?
MarketScreener has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Special Situation Investments (SSI) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with MarketScreener or Special Situation Investments (SSI)?
MarketScreener handles portfolio tracking. Special Situation Investments (SSI) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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