VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Tool Comparison

BeyondSPX vs The Zen of Investing 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, Newsletters, Education, News, and Watchlist coverage that The Zen of Investing skips.

The Zen of Investing includes Spin-offs, and Blogs categories that BeyondSPX omits.

In depth comparison

BeyondSPX

beyondspx.com

Hands-on review

Semantic stock-discovery and research platform focused on the U.S. equity universe. Users can describe the type of companies they want (e.g., ‘profitable robotics companies’ or ‘stocks with strong pricing power’) and the AI screener returns matching stocks from a library of research reports. Coverage spans 5,000+ US-traded stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC names, with detailed fundamentals, narrative analysis, category taxonomy, and a weekly ‘Investment Themes of the Week’ newsletter. The core web app is free to use as of late 2025.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

AI-powered natural‑language stock screener: type a thesis like “profitable companies with quantum computing exposure” or “stocks benefiting from reshoring trends” and get matching companies with links to full analysis.
Semantic discovery on the homepage and dedicated ‘AI Stock Screener’ page that searches across BeyondSPX’s research corpus on 5,000+ US stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC tickers.
Dedicated stock pages combining quote data (15‑min delayed IEX prices), key valuation multiples, growth metrics, profitability, balance sheet strength, and cash‑flow metrics in one dashboard.
Thematic company write‑ups with structured sections like Growth Outlook, Profitability, Competitive Moat, Financial Health, Valuation, and Returns to Shareholders, plus full long‑form research reports.
Peer and category context via ‘Explore Other Stocks In…’ and peer valuation sections that group each stock into detailed business categories (e.g., Construction & Engineering, Wound Care Devices, 5G Infrastructure).

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The Zen of Investing

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A free, niche site dedicated to spinoffs and special situations. It maintains curated lists of upcoming and recent spinoffs, often linking directly to investor decks, prospectuses, and filings. The site also offers RSS feeds for SEC prospectus and tender-offer filings, making it a useful resource for event-driven investors. No subscriptions, paywalls, or API access are offered.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations.
“Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings.
“Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks.
Archives investor-relations PDFs from major spinoff companies, such as DuPont or GE Vernova.
Publishes RSS feeds that surface SEC prospectus and tender-offer filings for easy monitoring.

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Where they differ

BeyondSPX

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Ideas Screeners Stock Comparison AI Newsletters Education News Watchlist

AI-powered natural‑language stock screener: type a thesis like “profitable companies with quantum computing exposure” or “stocks benefiting from reshoring trends” and get matching companies with links to full analysis.
Semantic discovery on the homepage and dedicated ‘AI Stock Screener’ page that searches across BeyondSPX’s research corpus on 5,000+ US stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC tickers.
Dedicated stock pages combining quote data (15‑min delayed IEX prices), key valuation multiples, growth metrics, profitability, balance sheet strength, and cash‑flow metrics in one dashboard.
Thematic company write‑ups with structured sections like Growth Outlook, Profitability, Competitive Moat, Financial Health, Valuation, and Returns to Shareholders, plus full long‑form research reports.

The Zen of Investing

Distinct strengths include:

Spin-offs Blogs

Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations.
“Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings.
“Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks.
Archives investor-relations PDFs from major spinoff companies, such as DuPont or GE Vernova.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	BeyondSPX	The Zen of Investing
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Calendar Unique: Stock Ideas, Screeners, Stock Comparison, AI, Newsletters, Education, News, Watchlist	Shared: Calendar Unique: Spin-offs, Blogs
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
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique AI-powered natural‑language stock screener: type a thesis like “profitable companies with quantum computing exposure” or “stocks benefiting from reshoring trends” and get matching companies with links to full analysis. Semantic discovery on the homepage and dedicated ‘AI Stock Screener’ page that searches across BeyondSPX’s research corpus on 5,000+ US stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC tickers. Dedicated stock pages combining quote data (15‑min delayed IEX prices), key valuation multiples, growth metrics, profitability, balance sheet strength, and cash‑flow metrics in one dashboard. Thematic company write‑ups with structured sections like Growth Outlook, Profitability, Competitive Moat, Financial Health, Valuation, and Returns to Shareholders, plus full long‑form research reports. Peer and category context via ‘Explore Other Stocks In…’ and peer valuation sections that group each stock into detailed business categories (e.g., Construction & Engineering, Wound Care Devices, 5G Infrastructure). ‘Category Movers’ page showing top gaining and losing business categories by one‑day performance, plus a market heatmap where tile size reflects market cap and color reflects performance.	Unique Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations. “Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings. “Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks. Archives investor-relations PDFs from major spinoff companies, such as DuPont or GE Vernova. Publishes RSS feeds that surface SEC prospectus and tender-offer filings for easy monitoring. Simple, free access with a contact form for inquiries; no paid plans or gated features.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do BeyondSPX and The Zen of Investing both support?

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

Do BeyondSPX and The Zen of Investing require subscriptions?

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

How can you access BeyondSPX and The Zen of Investing?

Both BeyondSPX and The Zen of 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 AI-powered natural‑language stock screener: type a thesis like “profitable companies with quantum computing exposure” or “stocks benefiting from reshoring trends” and get matching companies with links to full analysis., Semantic discovery on the homepage and dedicated ‘AI Stock Screener’ page that searches across BeyondSPX’s research corpus on 5,000+ US stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC tickers., and Dedicated stock pages combining quote data (15‑min delayed IEX prices), key valuation multiples, growth metrics, profitability, balance sheet strength, and cash‑flow metrics in one dashboard., whereas The Zen of Investing stands out for Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations., “Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings., and “Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks..

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