FED LIQUIDITYReserve balances, repo dynamics and front-end funding volatility back at the centre of the macro debate•
US EQUITIESMega-cap index concentration stays extreme as leadership narrows to a handful of AI-linked names•
PRECIOUS METALSGold holds near record highs as central-bank buying and fiscal deficits underpin hard-asset demand•
CHINA POLICYBeijing stimulus and balance-sheet repair remain the swing factor for global trade and EM risk•
FX & RATESDollar cyclicality and rate-cut pricing drive the G10 carry and cross-asset positioning debate•
CREDITPrivate-credit spreads and liability-management activity keep restructuring desks fully occupied•
FED LIQUIDITYReserve balances, repo dynamics and front-end funding volatility back at the centre of the macro debate•
US EQUITIESMega-cap index concentration stays extreme as leadership narrows to a handful of AI-linked names•
PRECIOUS METALSGold holds near record highs as central-bank buying and fiscal deficits underpin hard-asset demand•
CHINA POLICYBeijing stimulus and balance-sheet repair remain the swing factor for global trade and EM risk•
FX & RATESDollar cyclicality and rate-cut pricing drive the G10 carry and cross-asset positioning debate•
CREDITPrivate-credit spreads and liability-management activity keep restructuring desks fully occupied•
12 Alternatives Ranked

Convex Alternatives

Convex is an independent analysis publication covering Growth & value equity research, priced at ~$50/mo with an access model of Paid Subscription. The desks below overlap with it on category, tags or asset class and are ranked on the same Research Authority scale. Nothing here is paid placement.

Data verified 2026-10-04 · 12 desks ranked · independent scoring

#1USAnalysis72/100

Cabot Wealth Network

Growth & income stock advisories

Niche · Growth & income stock advisories

Equities
Paid — price not listed
1970
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#2USAnalysis90/100

Money Stuff

Market structure & finance commentary

Niche · Market structure & finance commentary

Multi-Asset
Free
2015
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#3USAnalysis87/100

Yet Another Value Blog

Special Situations & Modern Value Investing

Niche · Spinoffs, mergers & special situations

Equities
~$600/yr
2015
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#4USAnalysis84/100

Yellowbrick

Hedge-Fund Stock Pitch Aggregator

Niche · hedge-fund stock pitch aggregator

Equities
Free + paid tiers
2021
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#5USAnalysis84/100

Hindenburg Research

Investigative Short Research

Niche · investigative short research

Equities
Free
2017
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#6USAnalysis84/100

Morningstar

Fund & equity research, ratings

Niche · Fund & equity research, ratings

EquitiesFixed IncomeMulti-Asset
~$249/yr
1984
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#7USAnalysis82/100

The Science of Hitting

Long-Term Equity Investing & Consumer Franchises

Niche · Consumer & quality equities

Equities
Free
2016
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#8USAnalysis82/100

Muddy Waters Research

Forensic Accounting Research

Niche · forensic accounting short research

Equities
Free
2010
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#9USAnalysis80/100

The Irrelevant Investor

Markets, Behavior & Wealth

Niche · Markets & investor behavior

EquitiesMulti-Asset
Free
2013
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#10USAnalysis80/100

Spruce Point Capital

Forensic Short Research

Niche · forensic short research

Equities
Free
2007
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#11USAnalysis80/100

The Acquirer's Multiple (Tobias Carlisle)

Quantitative Deep-Value Investing

Niche · quantitative deep value

Equities
Free
2015
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#12USAnalysis80/100

The Investor's Podcast

Investing Education & Interviews

Niche · investing education & interviews

EquitiesMulti-Asset
Free
2014
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Convex?

Cabot Wealth Network is the nearest match on category, tags and asset class, followed by Money Stuff. The list above ranks 12 overlapping desks by Research Authority Score, which weights primary-source rigour (35%), niche depth (25%), track record (15%), institutional adoption (15%) and transparency (10%).

Is there a free alternative to Convex?

Yes — Money Stuff, Yet Another Value Blog, Yellowbrick and 8 more publish free or freemium coverage in the same area. Freemium desks are the cheapest way to test whether this niche is worth paying for at all.

What is the closest alternative to Convex?

Cabot Wealth Network shares the most overlap with Convex on tags, category and asset classes, and is priced at Paid — price not listed against Convex's ~$50/mo. Closeness here is measured only on indexed attributes, so it is a coverage match rather than a stylistic one: read both free tiers before switching.

How do I choose between Convex and its alternatives?

Match the desk to the decision you actually make, then check three things: the asset class it covers, whether it publishes analysis or actionable positioning, and how long it has been running. Convex publishes analysis-style work on Growth & value equity research and has been running since 2020; the desks above are ranked on the same basis, so vintage and format are directly comparable.