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Tool Comparison

Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) — Research Affiliates vs Invesst comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) — Research Affiliates adds Data Visualizations, and Correlation coverage that Invesst skips.

Invesst includes Screeners, Portfolio, AI, and AI Chat categories that Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) — Research Affiliates omits.

Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) — Research Affiliates has a free tier, while Invesst requires a paid plan.

In depth comparison

Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) — Research Affiliates

interactive.researchaffiliates.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

A free interactive platform that publishes Research Affiliates’ capital market expectations each month. You can explore expected returns, correlations, and efficient frontiers across a wide set of asset classes and geographies. Excel downloads are available (though without full time-series) and charts can be exported. All results are model-based, hypothetical, and provided for informational purposes only.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

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.
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.
Country dashboards provide data for 41 equity markets (22 developed, 19 emerging), including GDP trends, CAPE ratios, and inflation views.
Correlation view displays a full heat-map matrix of expected cross-asset relationships.

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Invesst

invesst.ai

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An AI-first research platform with screeners, automated DCF and valuation tools, and real-time market data. The site highlights “Universal Brokerage Integrations” for read-only portfolio insights. Currently in open beta with a “Start for Free” option, though full pricing is only described in the Terms as monthly or annual subscriptions. Security claims include SOC2, ISO 27001, and GDPR compliance, with a linked Trust Report (unverified).

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities.
Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners.
Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics.
Portfolio insights through read-only brokerage linking, marketed as “Universal Brokerage Integrations.”
Public security claims include SOC2, ISO 27001, and GDPR, along with a published Trust Report.

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Where they differ

Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) — Research Affiliates

Distinct strengths include:

Data Visualizations Correlation

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.
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.
Country dashboards provide data for 41 equity markets (22 developed, 19 emerging), including GDP trends, CAPE ratios, and inflation views.

Invesst

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Portfolio AI AI Chat

AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities.
Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners.
Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics.
Portfolio insights through read-only brokerage linking, marketed as “Universal Brokerage Integrations.”

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) — Research Affiliates	Invesst
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Valuation Models Unique: Data Visualizations, Correlation	Shared: Valuation Models Unique: Screeners, Portfolio, AI, AI Chat
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, Bonds, Commodities, Real Estate	Stocks, ETFs, 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	Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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. 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. Country dashboards provide data for 41 equity markets (22 developed, 19 emerging), including GDP trends, CAPE ratios, and inflation views. Correlation view displays a full heat-map matrix of expected cross-asset relationships. Efficient frontier visualization shows optimal portfolio mixes on a scatter plot.	Unique AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities. Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners. Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics. Portfolio insights through read-only brokerage linking, marketed as “Universal Brokerage Integrations.” Public security claims include SOC2, ISO 27001, and GDPR, along with a published Trust Report. Currently browser-only; accessible via open beta with “Start for Free” and “Try Open Beta” calls to action.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) — Research Affiliates and Invesst 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.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) — Research Affiliates offers a free entry point, while Invesst requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) — Research Affiliates and Invesst?

Both Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) — Research Affiliates and Invesst 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 Invesst stands out for AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities., Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners., and Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics..

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