VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Tool Comparison
Special Situation Investments (SSI) vs The Motley Fool comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Special Situation Investments (SSI)
specialsituationinvestments.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Stock Ideas, Newsletters, and Blogs.
- Coverage tilt: Special Situation Investments (SSI) has 2 categories you won't get in The Motley Fool; The Motley Fool has 5 unique categories.
- Platforms: Special Situation Investments (SSI) runs on Web; The Motley Fool runs on Web, Mobile.
Category leaders
- Portfolio: The Motley Fool is tagged for this workflow; Special Situation Investments (SSI) has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: The Motley Fool is tagged for this workflow; Special Situation Investments (SSI) has no category votes yet.
- News: The Motley Fool is tagged for this workflow; Special Situation Investments (SSI) has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Special Situation Investments (SSI) | The Motley Fool |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, Closed-End Funds, Other | Stocks, ETFs |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Special Situation Investments (SSI) strengths
Categories covered by Special Situation Investments (SSI) but not The Motley Fool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Special Situation Investments (SSI) and The Motley Fool both support?
Both platforms cover Stock Ideas, Newsletters, and Blogs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Special Situation Investments (SSI) and The Motley Fool require subscriptions?
Both Special Situation Investments (SSI) and The Motley Fool keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
The Motley Fool ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Special Situation Investments (SSI) focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Special Situation Investments (SSI) differentiates itself with Research blog focused on event-driven trades and low-risk arbitrage opportunities with short-term catalysts., Idea library: "currently actionable" cases are restricted to members; previous opportunities are publicly viewable., and Posts typically include key fields (e.g., current price, target price/upside, expected timeline) plus a comments section for discussion., whereas The Motley Fool stands out for Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy., Tiered memberships expand access: Epic ($499/year) adds research and scorecards; Epic Plus ($1,999/year) includes the real-money Moneyball Portfolio with daily guidance; Fool Portfolios ($3,999/year) provides access to Tom Gardner’s live portfolios; Fool One is an all-access bundle., and Mobile apps (iOS and Android) send instant notifications for new recommendations and service updates, plus tools to track “My Portfolios” and watchlists..
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Curation & Accuracy
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