VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

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BeyondSPX vs Investopedia comparison

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

Quick takeaways

BeyondSPX adds Stock Ideas, Screeners, Stock Comparison, AI, Calendar, and Watchlist coverage that Investopedia skips.

Investopedia includes Paper Trading, Videos, and Stock Handbook categories that BeyondSPX omits.

In depth comparison

BeyondSPX

beyondspx.com

Hands-on review

Semantic stock‑discovery and research site focused on the U.S. equity universe. The homepage invites natural‑language queries (e.g., describe the kind of companies you want) and searches a database of company analysis. Coverage claims ‘5,000+ US stocks,’ including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC tickers. A free, optional email rounds up three ‘under‑the‑radar’ themes each Monday with catalysts, data, and stocks. Terms emphasize that content is for information/education only (not investment advice) and designate Washington State law/jurisdiction.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Natural‑language discovery: “Describe what type of companies you're interested in and we'll search our database of stock analysis to find matches.”
Breadth: “analysis on 5,000+ US stocks” across the market cap spectrum; founder page highlights coverage of microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC‑traded names.
Weekly newsletter: every Monday, three under‑the‑radar themes with catalysts, data, and candidate stocks.
Free account creation (email or Google).
Community feedback via Discord link in footer.

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Investopedia

investopedia.com

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Free financial education site best known for its dictionary, guides, and market explainers. Includes a paper-trading Simulator with $100k virtual cash that supports stocks, ETFs, options, and select crypto on NYSE/Nasdaq (quotes delayed ~20–30 minutes). Investopedia Academy courses were discontinued in June 2024, with past purchasers given access instructions via email.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Extensive financial dictionary (14,000+ definitions) and more than 36,000 articles, attracting over 40 million monthly readers.
Free paper-trading Simulator with $100k in virtual cash, supporting market, limit, and stop orders on delayed data (~20 minutes).
Assets supported in the Simulator include stocks, options, ETFs, and select cryptocurrencies, limited to NYSE and Nasdaq listings.
Option to create public or private games with configurable rules such as margin use, short selling, or options trading, plus leaderboards.
Built-in research tools, price charts, company information, and a stock screener integrated with the Simulator.

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Where they differ

BeyondSPX

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Ideas Screeners Stock Comparison AI Calendar Watchlist

Natural‑language discovery: “Describe what type of companies you're interested in and we'll search our database of stock analysis to find matches.”
Breadth: “analysis on 5,000+ US stocks” across the market cap spectrum; founder page highlights coverage of microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC‑traded names.
Weekly newsletter: every Monday, three under‑the‑radar themes with catalysts, data, and candidate stocks.
Free account creation (email or Google).

Investopedia

Distinct strengths include:

Paper Trading Videos Stock Handbook

Extensive financial dictionary (14,000+ definitions) and more than 36,000 articles, attracting over 40 million monthly readers.
Free paper-trading Simulator with $100k in virtual cash, supporting market, limit, and stop orders on delayed data (~20 minutes).
Assets supported in the Simulator include stocks, options, ETFs, and select cryptocurrencies, limited to NYSE and Nasdaq listings.
Option to create public or private games with configurable rules such as margin use, short selling, or options trading, plus leaderboards.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	BeyondSPX	Investopedia
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Newsletters, Education, News Unique: Stock Ideas, Screeners, Stock Comparison, AI, Calendar, Watchlist	Shared: Newsletters, Education, News Unique: Paper Trading, Videos, Stock Handbook
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, ETFs, Options, 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
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Natural‑language discovery: “Describe what type of companies you're interested in and we'll search our database of stock analysis to find matches.” Breadth: “analysis on 5,000+ US stocks” across the market cap spectrum; founder page highlights coverage of microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC‑traded names. Weekly newsletter: every Monday, three under‑the‑radar themes with catalysts, data, and candidate stocks. Free account creation (email or Google). Community feedback via Discord link in footer. Clear disclaimers (informational/educational only) plus Privacy Policy noting Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity.	Unique Extensive financial dictionary (14,000+ definitions) and more than 36,000 articles, attracting over 40 million monthly readers. Free paper-trading Simulator with $100k in virtual cash, supporting market, limit, and stop orders on delayed data (~20 minutes). Assets supported in the Simulator include stocks, options, ETFs, and select cryptocurrencies, limited to NYSE and Nasdaq listings. Option to create public or private games with configurable rules such as margin use, short selling, or options trading, plus leaderboards. Built-in research tools, price charts, company information, and a stock screener integrated with the Simulator. Regularly updated financial news coverage and opt-in newsletters, including Investopedia Daily.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do BeyondSPX and Investopedia both support?

Both platforms cover Newsletters, Education, and News workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do BeyondSPX and Investopedia require subscriptions?

Both BeyondSPX and Investopedia keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access BeyondSPX and Investopedia?

Both BeyondSPX and Investopedia 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?

BeyondSPX differentiates itself with Natural‑language discovery: “Describe what type of companies you're interested in and we'll search our database of stock analysis to find matches.”, Breadth: “analysis on 5,000+ US stocks” across the market cap spectrum; founder page highlights coverage of microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC‑traded names., and Weekly newsletter: every Monday, three under‑the‑radar themes with catalysts, data, and candidate stocks., whereas Investopedia stands out for Extensive financial dictionary (14,000+ definitions) and more than 36,000 articles, attracting over 40 million monthly readers., Free paper-trading Simulator with $100k in virtual cash, supporting market, limit, and stop orders on delayed data (~20 minutes)., and Assets supported in the Simulator include stocks, options, ETFs, and select cryptocurrencies, limited to NYSE and Nasdaq listings..

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