★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) vs Uncle Stock
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Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI)
Free · Web
- Go this way if it's completely free.
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Uncle Stock
Free • From $130/yr · Web · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about screeners, backtesting, and financials, things Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) doesn't offer
- You're newer to investing and want something approachable
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Our take
The bottom line
Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) and Uncle Stock cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, valuation models, data visualizations, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Uncle Stock simply does more: 11 categories to Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI)'s 3, including screeners, backtesting, and financials. Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- API access
- Uncle Stock
- Free trial
- Uncle Stock14 days
- Broader coverage
- Uncle Stock11 vs 3 categories
- Beginner friendly
- Uncle Stock
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free | Free • From $130/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 14 days |
Plan limits | — | 10 limits: Bronze (Monthly): history years: 25, Bronze (Monthly): us history years: 35 +8 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | — | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more |
Categories covered | 3 | 11 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Multi-currency | Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | — | Sharadar and Financial Modeling Prep |
Capabilities | — | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) | Visit Uncle Stock |
Where each one shines
What Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) and Uncle Stock each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) and Uncle Stock each do best.What Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) does best
- Explore long-term capital market assumptions for more than 140 assets across equities, bonds, commodities, currencies, real estate, hedge funds, private assets, and other asset classes.
- Compare expected returns across six global currencies, with projections shown as annualized geometric averages over a 10-year horizon.
- Switch between Research Affiliates’ valuation-dependent and yield-and-growth expected-return models to understand how assumptions change the forecast.
- Build, save, customize, and blend model portfolios for strategic allocation analysis rather than single-stock research.
- Review expected return and risk forecasts for individual asset classes and complete portfolios in an interactive web interface.
What Uncle Stock does best
- Screen more than 100,000 global stocks across regions and market caps using more than 2,000 fundamental and valuation metrics.
- Use guru-inspired models and screens based on investors such as Buffett, Graham, and Lynch, with plan-dependent advice, scores, and price-target metrics.
- Build screens with metric conditions, Must/Should/Exclude clauses, and Silver-plus multi-criteria composite ranking.
- Backtest fundamental screens with yearly rebalancing on Silver, then quarterly and half-yearly rebalancing on Gold.
- Configure backtests with sector caps, rebalance strategies, early-sell or stop-loss rules, and multiple position-sizing methods.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) and Uncle Stock, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) and Uncle Stock, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksBondsCommoditiesFuturesCurrenciesReal EstateHedge FundsPrivate Funds+1 more | StocksCryptos |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsFinancial AdvisorsAnalystsStudents/Researchers | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Not specified | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | Not specified | SharadarFinancial Modeling Prep |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKeyDocs |
Import methods | Not specified | Manual |
Export formats | Excel | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Research Affiliates, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2002 | Castlefish BVCountry: BelgiumSupport: Chat, Email, Phone, and Forum |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | Free |
| Entry paid plan | — | $130/yr≈ $10.83/mo“Bronze (Yearly)”history years: 25 · us history years: 35 |
| Tier 2 | — | $210/yr≈ $17.50/mo“Silver (Yearly)”backtest rebalance: Yearly |
| Tier 3 | — | $20/mo“Bronze (Monthly)”history years: 25 · us history years: 35 |
| Tier 4 | — | $350/yr≈ $29.17/mo“Gold (Yearly)”api calls per month: 300 · backtest rebalance: Quarterly/Half-yearly |
| Tier 5 | — | $35/mo“Silver (Monthly)”backtest rebalance: Yearly |
| Top plan | — | $60/mo“Gold (Monthly)”api calls per month: 300 · backtest rebalance: Quarterly/Half-yearly |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) and Uncle Stock?
Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) leans toward valuation models, data visualizations, and portfolio, while Uncle Stock puts more weight on screeners, backtesting, and data visualizations. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) and Uncle Stock cost?
Good news: both Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) and Uncle Stock have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) or Uncle Stock?
Uncle Stock is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Does Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) or Uncle Stock have an API?
Uncle Stock has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) or Uncle Stock?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) if you prefer its overall approach; go with Uncle Stock if you'd rather have screeners and backtesting. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) and Uncle Stock cover?
Both cover stocks. Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) also handles bonds, commodities, and futures. Uncle Stock adds cryptos on top.
Can I export data from Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) and Uncle Stock?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI): Excel; Uncle Stock: CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) or Uncle Stock?
Uncle Stock has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Asset Allocation Interactive (AAI) or Uncle Stock?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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