SecForm4.Com adds Insider Data, 13D/13G, 13F, Institutional Data, Investor Holdings, Money Flow, and Dividend coverage that Yahoo Finance skips.
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Head-to-head
SecForm4.Com vs Yahoo Finance comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Yahoo Finance includes Portfolio, News, Calendar, Financials, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Options, Dividends, Splits, and Education categories that SecForm4.Com omits.
SecForm4.Com 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., and Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature)..
Yahoo Finance is known for: Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., and Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data..
Yahoo Finance keeps a free entry point that SecForm4.Com lacks.
Yahoo Finance offers mobile access, which SecForm4.Com skips.
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.
Categories
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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Yahoo Finance
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Hands-on review
One of the most widely used finance portals, offering global market coverage, news, screeners, and portfolio tools. A free plan provides core features, while paid Silver and Gold tiers add extras such as research, enhanced filters, and historical data downloads. Real-time vs delayed quotes vary by exchange, and mobile apps support price alerts and personalized news.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research.
- Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free.
- Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data.
- Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.
- Equity, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters; Plus tiers add premium filters such as Morningstar ratings.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
4 overlapsMutual strengths include Watchlist, Screeners, and Data Visualizations plus 1 more area.
Where they differ
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.
Yahoo Finance
Distinct strengths include:
- Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research.
- Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free.
- Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data.
- Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | SecForm4.Com | Yahoo Finance |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Watchlist, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Alerts Unique: Insider Data, 13D/13G, 13F, Institutional Data, Investor Holdings, Money Flow, Dividend | Shared: Watchlist, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Alerts Unique: Portfolio, News, Calendar, Financials, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Options, Dividends, Splits, Education |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, Options, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Bonds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription | Free, 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 | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do SecForm4.Com and Yahoo Finance both support?
Both platforms cover Watchlist, Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Yahoo Finance 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?
Yahoo Finance ships a dedicated mobile experience, while SecForm4.Com focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
SecForm4.Com differentiates itself with 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)., whereas Yahoo Finance stands out for Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., and Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data..
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