SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) adds Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, and Secondary Offerings coverage that Yahoo Finance skips.
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SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) vs Yahoo Finance comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Yahoo Finance includes Screeners, Watchlist, Portfolio, Calendar, Data Visualizations, Financials, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Options, Dividends, and Splits categories that SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) omits.
SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) 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., and One‑click download of selected filings as PDFs; export entire document search result set to CSV for offline analysis..
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 offers mobile access, which SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) skips.
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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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.
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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
3 overlapsMutual strengths include News, Alerts, and Education.
Where they differ
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.
Yahoo Finance
Distinct strengths include:
Screeners
Watchlist
Portfolio
Calendar
Data Visualizations
Financials
Analyst Recommendations
Analyst Price Targets
- 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 | SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) | Yahoo Finance |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: News, Alerts, Education Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, Secondary Offerings | Shared: News, Alerts, Education Unique: Screeners, Watchlist, Portfolio, Calendar, Data Visualizations, Financials, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Options, Dividends, Splits |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Bonds, Funds, Real Estate | 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 | Free | 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 SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) and Yahoo Finance both support?
Both platforms cover News, Alerts, and Education workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) and Yahoo Finance require subscriptions?
Both SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) and Yahoo Finance keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Yahoo Finance 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?
SEDAR+ (CSA Public Filings — Canada) differentiates itself with 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., 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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