Smartkarma adds Screeners, Watchlist, News, Alerts, and AI coverage that Stock Spinoff Investing skips.
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Head-to-head
Smartkarma vs Stock Spinoff Investing comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Stock Spinoff Investing includes Spin-offs categories that Smartkarma omits.
Smartkarma highlights: AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts., SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap., and Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics..
Stock Spinoff Investing is known for: Spin‑off Calendar: **Upcoming** table with parent/spinco, tickers, target timing, first‑trade date, and resource links; plus a **Completed** table with first‑day price, current price, and return since spin‑off., Premium research: ~1 new idea per month with detailed write‑ups, weekly email updates, and a live monthly video Q&A., and Community: members‑only **Discord** for discussion and Q&A with the author..
Smartkarma ships a mobile app. Stock Spinoff Investing is web/desktop only.
Smartkarma
smartkarma.com
An AI-augmented investment intelligence platform that combines independent research, data tools, and real-time alerts. Access is plan-gated: the flagship Pro Platform costs USD 10,950/year per user and is available to accredited or professional investors; Premium and Data subscriptions are available on request, while separate offerings exist for Corporate Digital IR and Plus platforms. Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts.
- SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap.
- Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics.
- Personalised watchlists and real-time notifications, with opt-in email alerts when relevant insights are published.
- Research is distributed simultaneously on the platform, via alerts/email, and syndicated to Bloomberg Terminal.
Community votes (overall)
Stock Spinoff Investing
stockspinoffinvesting.com
Research and newsletter service focused on stock spin‑offs and related special situations. Public **Upcoming** and **Completed** spin‑off calendars; paid tiers deliver monthly deep‑dive ideas, weekly updates, live Q&A calls, and a members‑only Discord. Primary focus is U.S. spin‑offs with selective international coverage.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Spin‑off Calendar: **Upcoming** table with parent/spinco, tickers, target timing, first‑trade date, and resource links; plus a **Completed** table with first‑day price, current price, and return since spin‑off.
- Premium research: ~1 new idea per month with detailed write‑ups, weekly email updates, and a live monthly video Q&A.
- Community: members‑only **Discord** for discussion and Q&A with the author.
- PRO tier: direct access to the author (phone/email), watch‑list document, and live idea presentations.
- Special situations occasionally covered (e.g., **odd‑lot** split‑off trades).
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
5 overlapsMutual strengths include Stock Ideas, Calendar, and Videos plus 2 more areas.
Where they differ
Smartkarma
Distinct strengths include:
- AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts.
- SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap.
- Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics.
- Personalised watchlists and real-time notifications, with opt-in email alerts when relevant insights are published.
Stock Spinoff Investing
Distinct strengths include:
- Spin‑off Calendar: **Upcoming** table with parent/spinco, tickers, target timing, first‑trade date, and resource links; plus a **Completed** table with first‑day price, current price, and return since spin‑off.
- Premium research: ~1 new idea per month with detailed write‑ups, weekly email updates, and a live monthly video Q&A.
- Community: members‑only **Discord** for discussion and Q&A with the author.
- PRO tier: direct access to the author (phone/email), watch‑list document, and live idea presentations.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Smartkarma | Stock Spinoff Investing |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Stock Ideas, Calendar, Videos, Newsletters, Blogs Unique: Screeners, Watchlist, News, Alerts, AI | Shared: Stock Ideas, Calendar, Videos, Newsletters, Blogs Unique: Spin-offs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Currencies, Cryptos | 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, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
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 Smartkarma and Stock Spinoff Investing both support?
Both platforms cover Stock Ideas, Calendar, Videos, Newsletters, and Blogs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Smartkarma and Stock Spinoff Investing require subscriptions?
Both Smartkarma and Stock Spinoff Investing keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Smartkarma ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Stock Spinoff Investing focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Smartkarma differentiates itself with AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts., SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap., and Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics., whereas Stock Spinoff Investing stands out for Spin‑off Calendar: **Upcoming** table with parent/spinco, tickers, target timing, first‑trade date, and resource links; plus a **Completed** table with first‑day price, current price, and return since spin‑off., Premium research: ~1 new idea per month with detailed write‑ups, weekly email updates, and a live monthly video Q&A., and Community: members‑only **Discord** for discussion and Q&A with the author..
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