MarketWatch adds News, Calendar, Paper Trading, Financials, Options, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Analyst Price Targets, Short Interest, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, IPO, and Newsletters coverage that SecForm4.Com skips.
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MarketWatch vs SecForm4.Com comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
SecForm4.Com includes 13D/13G, 13F, Institutional Data, Investor Holdings, Money Flow, and Dividend categories that MarketWatch omits.
MarketWatch highlights: Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., and Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates..
SecForm4.Com is known for: Real-time insider trading tracker with watchlists (“Insider Watch”) and email alerts. Advanced users can track up to 100; Pro removes the cap., Insider Trading Screener to filter by role, sector, or time window. Available only on Pro; free/non-subscribers see data delayed by six months., and Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature)..
MarketWatch has a free tier, while SecForm4.Com requires a paid plan.
MarketWatch ships a mobile app. SecForm4.Com is web/desktop only.
MarketWatch
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A global financial-news portal from Dow Jones that combines market data, news, analysis, and investor tools. Real-time Nasdaq last-sale quotes are included, while most other intraday prices run on a standard 15-minute delay. Premium newsletters and in-depth articles are gated behind a subscription. Mobile apps extend the experience with push alerts and watchlist syncing.
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Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
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Quick highlights
- Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools.
- Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts.
- Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates.
- BigCharts advanced charting platform with multiple timeframes (intraday to monthly) and technical overlays; intraday data typically delayed 15 minutes.
- Options coverage with full chains per symbol and an expiration calendar.
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SecForm4.Com
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A US-focused insider trading and ownership tracking service with real-time alerts, institutional dashboards, and specialized screeners. Plans gate access to features: Advanced allows up to 100 watchlist alerts, while Pro unlocks unlimited alerts, user-defined triggers, and daily CSV downloads. Several modules (insider screener, dividend screener, buy/sell ratios) are Pro-only. Both tiers include a 7-day free trial.
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Platforms
Web
Pricing
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Real-time insider trading tracker with watchlists (“Insider Watch”) and email alerts. Advanced users can track up to 100; Pro removes the cap.
- Insider Trading Screener to filter by role, sector, or time window. Available only on Pro; free/non-subscribers see data delayed by six months.
- Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature).
- Buy/sell ratio charts showing both number of filings and dollar flow. Available in Pro.
- Interactive sector and industry graphs to explore insider activity across time and industries.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
5 overlapsMutual strengths include Alerts, Screeners, and Data Visualizations plus 2 more areas.
Where they differ
MarketWatch
Distinct strengths include:
- Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools.
- Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts.
- Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates.
- BigCharts advanced charting platform with multiple timeframes (intraday to monthly) and technical overlays; intraday data typically delayed 15 minutes.
SecForm4.Com
Distinct strengths include:
- Real-time insider trading tracker with watchlists (“Insider Watch”) and email alerts. Advanced users can track up to 100; Pro removes the cap.
- Insider Trading Screener to filter by role, sector, or time window. Available only on Pro; free/non-subscribers see data delayed by six months.
- Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature).
- Buy/sell ratio charts showing both number of filings and dollar flow. Available in Pro.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | MarketWatch | SecForm4.Com |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Alerts, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, Insider Data Unique: News, Calendar, Paper Trading, Financials, Options, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Analyst Price Targets, Short Interest, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, IPO, Newsletters | Shared: Alerts, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, Insider Data Unique: 13D/13G, 13F, Institutional Data, Investor Holdings, Money Flow, Dividend |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Bonds | Stocks, Options, Bonds |
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, Subscription | Subscription |
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 | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do MarketWatch and SecForm4.Com both support?
Both platforms cover Alerts, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, and Insider Data workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
MarketWatch offers a free entry point, while SecForm4.Com requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
Which tool has mobile access?
MarketWatch ships a dedicated mobile experience, while SecForm4.Com focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
MarketWatch differentiates itself with Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., and Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates., whereas SecForm4.Com stands out for Real-time insider trading tracker with watchlists (“Insider Watch”) and email alerts. Advanced users can track up to 100; Pro removes the cap., Insider Trading Screener to filter by role, sector, or time window. Available only on Pro; free/non-subscribers see data delayed by six months., and Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature)..
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