The Earnings Watcher adds Alerts, and Watchlist coverage that The Zen of Investing skips.
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Tool Comparison
The Earnings Watcher vs The Zen of Investing comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
The Zen of Investing includes Spin-offs, and Blogs categories that The Earnings Watcher omits.
In depth comparison
The Earnings Watcher
theearningswatcher.com
Free, passwordless earnings-alert service for US-listed stocks: track tickers, receive a daily or weekly email digest, and open earnings reports from email links. Monetized via a banner ad on report pages.
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- Track earnings for US-listed companies via email alerts; international stocks are not supported.
- Passwordless login: users enter an email and receive a login link (no password).
- Digest cadence: choose a daily or weekly digest email.
- Unlimited tracking: monitor any number of tickers (as stated).
- Direct report access via links to earnings report pages.
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The Zen of Investing
thezenofinvesting.com
A free, niche site dedicated to spinoffs and special situations. It maintains curated lists of upcoming and recent spinoffs, often linking directly to investor decks, prospectuses, and filings. The site also offers RSS feeds for SEC prospectus and tender-offer filings, making it a useful resource for event-driven investors. No subscriptions, paywalls, or API access are offered.
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations.
- “Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings.
- “Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks.
- Archives investor-relations PDFs from major spinoff companies, such as DuPont or GE Vernova.
- Publishes RSS feeds that surface SEC prospectus and tender-offer filings for easy monitoring.
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Where they differ
The Earnings Watcher
Distinct strengths include:
- Track earnings for US-listed companies via email alerts; international stocks are not supported.
- Passwordless login: users enter an email and receive a login link (no password).
- Digest cadence: choose a daily or weekly digest email.
- Unlimited tracking: monitor any number of tickers (as stated).
The Zen of Investing
Distinct strengths include:
- Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations.
- “Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings.
- “Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks.
- Archives investor-relations PDFs from major spinoff companies, such as DuPont or GE Vernova.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | The Earnings Watcher | The Zen of Investing |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Calendar Unique: Alerts, Watchlist | Shared: Calendar Unique: Spin-offs, Blogs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free |
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 | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do The Earnings Watcher and The Zen of Investing both support?
Both platforms cover Calendar workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do The Earnings Watcher and The Zen of Investing require subscriptions?
Both The Earnings Watcher and The Zen of Investing keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access The Earnings Watcher and The Zen of Investing?
Both The Earnings Watcher and The Zen of Investing prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
The Earnings Watcher differentiates itself with Track earnings for US-listed companies via email alerts; international stocks are not supported., Passwordless login: users enter an email and receive a login link (no password)., and Digest cadence: choose a daily or weekly digest email., whereas The Zen of Investing stands out for Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations., “Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings., and “Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks..
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