VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
BeyondSPX vs Magic Formula Investing comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
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 Stock Ideas, and Screeners.
- Coverage tilt: BeyondSPX has 9 categories you won't get in Magic Formula Investing; Magic Formula Investing has 0 unique categories.
- Curation signals: BeyondSPX: Hands-on review.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Watchlist: BeyondSPX leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for Magic Formula Investing).
- News: BeyondSPX is tagged for this workflow; Magic Formula Investing has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: BeyondSPX is tagged for this workflow; Magic Formula Investing has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | BeyondSPX | Magic Formula Investing |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks |
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 |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
BeyondSPX strengths
Categories covered by BeyondSPX but not Magic Formula Investing.
Magic Formula Investing strengths
Categories covered by Magic Formula Investing but not BeyondSPX.
No unique categories yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do BeyondSPX and Magic Formula Investing both support?
Both platforms cover Stock Ideas, and Screeners workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do BeyondSPX and Magic Formula Investing require subscriptions?
Both BeyondSPX and Magic Formula Investing keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access BeyondSPX and Magic Formula Investing?
Both BeyondSPX and Magic Formula Investing 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 Coverage and research on roughly 5,000 U.S. stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC names, with a stated goal of helping investors “find and understand stocks.”, Semantic / AI-powered stock screener: investors type theses such as “profitable companies with quantum computing exposure” or “stocks benefiting from reshoring trends” and receive matching companies linked to full analysis., and Company pages combine 15‑minute delayed IEX quotes with key valuation multiples, growth and profitability metrics, balance-sheet and cash-flow ratios, financial charts, peer valuation comparisons, and long-form narrative research sections (Growth, Profitability, Competitive Moat, Financial Health, Valuation, Returns to Shareholders)., whereas Magic Formula Investing stands out for Straightforward screener with only two inputs: minimum market cap (USD, millions) and number of results (30 or 50)., Universe restricted to U.S.-listed equities, excluding financial and utility companies., and Ranks companies on two factors: high earnings yield (low P/E) and high return on capital, with minor accounting adjustments..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.