VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, January 5, 2026

Tool Comparison

Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research Affiliates vs Beanvest comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research Affiliates logo

Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research Affiliates

interactive.researchaffiliates.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
Editor's pickHands-on review
Beanvest logo

Beanvest

beanvest.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Hands-on review

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 Valuation Models.
  • Coverage tilt: Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research Affiliates has 2 categories you won't get in Beanvest; Beanvest has 4 unique categories.
  • Pricing: Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research Affiliates is Free; Beanvest is Free, Subscription.

Category leaders

  • Portfolio: Beanvest is tagged for this workflow; Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research Affiliates has no category votes yet.
  • Data Visualizations: Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research Affiliates is tagged for this workflow; Beanvest has no category votes yet.

Vote sentiment comparison

Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...

Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research AffiliatesBeanvest

Side-by-side metrics

AttributeAsset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research AffiliatesBeanvest
Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, Bonds, Commodities, Real Estate

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Cryptos

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free

Free, Subscription

Tested

Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat

Yes

Yes

Editor pick

Featured inside curated shortlists

Highlighted

Standard listing

Coverage overlap

Shared categories

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research Affiliates strengths

Categories covered by Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research Affiliates but not Beanvest.

Beanvest strengths

Categories covered by Beanvest but not Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research Affiliates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research Affiliates and Beanvest both support?

Both platforms cover Valuation Models workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research Affiliates and Beanvest require subscriptions?

Both Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research Affiliates and Beanvest keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research Affiliates and Beanvest?

Both Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research Affiliates and Beanvest 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?

Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research Affiliates differentiates itself with Two expected-return models: one valuation-driven and one based on yield and growth, with the option to blend them., Interactive Portfolio Builder lets you create, save, and analyze custom portfolios., and Coverage spans more than 140 assets and model portfolios, available in six base currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, AUD, CAD). Expectations are refreshed monthly and remain free to access., whereas Beanvest stands out for Coverage of more than 250,000 assets - including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, bonds, and crypto - across global exchanges., Portfolio performance tracking that incorporates fees, FX, and dividends; compare returns against any index or even custom blends (e.g. 80% MSCI World + 20% AAPL)., and Allocation charts break down holdings by asset class, currency, sector, industry, country, and market cap..

Curation & Accuracy

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