Interesting ! I am a 7investing sub too. I started with Motley Fool 4 years ago, no regrets at all, should have signed up earlier!

Also Ark Invest is great source as well, best of all, it's free. I bought their ETF for my wife's portfolio.

Yes, I also look across several analysts services and compare to see if there are overlapping recommendations as an indicator of level of conviction on a particular stock.

I don't think it's an overkill.

I've spent more than RM20,000 on such services in the past years, well worth the $ and I make back far more than that in less than 6 months.

You want good service, you gotta pay for it man!

Would be good to meet up over coffee to compare notes!