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
interactive.researchaffiliates.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 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...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) - Research Affiliates | Beanvest |
|---|---|---|
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
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..
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Curation & Accuracy
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