VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Tool Comparison

Bridgewater Associates vs RetailRoadshow comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Bridgewater Associates adds Wealth Management, Blogs, Newsletters, and Performance During Crisis coverage that RetailRoadshow skips.

RetailRoadshow includes IPO, and Secondary Offerings categories that Bridgewater Associates omits.

In depth comparison

Bridgewater Associates

bridgewater.com

One of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, serving only institutional clients such as pensions, sovereign wealth funds, and central banks. Bridgewater does not offer investments to the public. Its public site hosts free research and insights — including Daily Observations, whitepapers, and videos — alongside commentary on economic themes like debt cycles and monetary policy. Core investment strategies include Pure Alpha and All Weather (risk-parity).

Platforms

Web

Pricing

OtherFree

Quick highlights

Global institutional asset manager serving sovereign wealth funds, central banks, pensions, insurers, endowments, and foundations.
Investments are not available to retail investors; the public website is informational only.
Flagship strategies: Pure Alpha (active macro, launched 1991) and All Weather (risk-parity, designed to balance exposures across economic environments).
Research & Insights section offers Daily Observations, downloadable whitepapers, videos, and podcasts. Topics range from monetary policy to gold, inflation, and debt crises. Email signup is available.
Sustainability disclosures note that while Pure Alpha and All Weather do not have explicit impact or net-zero mandates, the firm publishes separate sustainability research and reports.

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RetailRoadshow

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SEC‑compliant portal for viewing ‘retail’ electronic roadshows—video presentations from issuer executives during registered offerings (primarily IPOs; can include other registered follow‑ons). Hosted and operated by NetRoadshow; access typically requires a simple registration and occasionally an entry code supplied by the bank. Prospectus materials are linked alongside the presentation.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

US SEC‑compliant electronic roadshow platform purpose‑built for individual investors seeking information about registered public offerings.
Streams recorded ‘retail’ versions of roadshow presentations from issuing companies’ management teams.
Listing hub of live/active presentations; availability varies over time (periodically none active).
Simple registration flow to view a specific presentation; some deals may require an entry code distributed by the syndicate.
Prospectus for the offering is accessible on the presentation page and may be printed.

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Where they differ

Bridgewater Associates

Distinct strengths include:

Wealth Management Blogs Newsletters Performance During Crisis

Global institutional asset manager serving sovereign wealth funds, central banks, pensions, insurers, endowments, and foundations.
Investments are not available to retail investors; the public website is informational only.
Flagship strategies: Pure Alpha (active macro, launched 1991) and All Weather (risk-parity, designed to balance exposures across economic environments).
Research & Insights section offers Daily Observations, downloadable whitepapers, videos, and podcasts. Topics range from monetary policy to gold, inflation, and debt crises. Email signup is available.

RetailRoadshow

Distinct strengths include:

IPO Secondary Offerings

US SEC‑compliant electronic roadshow platform purpose‑built for individual investors seeking information about registered public offerings.
Streams recorded ‘retail’ versions of roadshow presentations from issuing companies’ management teams.
Listing hub of live/active presentations; availability varies over time (periodically none active).
Simple registration flow to view a specific presentation; some deals may require an entry code distributed by the syndicate.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Bridgewater Associates	RetailRoadshow
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Videos Unique: Wealth Management, Blogs, Newsletters, Performance During Crisis	Shared: Videos Unique: IPO, Secondary Offerings
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Hedge Funds	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	Other, Free	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Global institutional asset manager serving sovereign wealth funds, central banks, pensions, insurers, endowments, and foundations. Investments are not available to retail investors; the public website is informational only. Flagship strategies: Pure Alpha (active macro, launched 1991) and All Weather (risk-parity, designed to balance exposures across economic environments). Research & Insights section offers Daily Observations, downloadable whitepapers, videos, and podcasts. Topics range from monetary policy to gold, inflation, and debt crises. Email signup is available. Sustainability disclosures note that while Pure Alpha and All Weather do not have explicit impact or net-zero mandates, the firm publishes separate sustainability research and reports. Founded in 1975 by Ray Dalio. Headquarters in Westport, Connecticut, with additional offices in New York, Shanghai, and Singapore.	Unique US SEC‑compliant electronic roadshow platform purpose‑built for individual investors seeking information about registered public offerings. Streams recorded ‘retail’ versions of roadshow presentations from issuing companies’ management teams. Listing hub of live/active presentations; availability varies over time (periodically none active). Simple registration flow to view a specific presentation; some deals may require an entry code distributed by the syndicate. Prospectus for the offering is accessible on the presentation page and may be printed. Backed by NetRoadshow’s capital‑markets infrastructure, compliance program, and 24×7 support.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Bridgewater Associates and RetailRoadshow both support?

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

Do Bridgewater Associates and RetailRoadshow require subscriptions?

Both Bridgewater Associates and RetailRoadshow keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Bridgewater Associates and RetailRoadshow?

Both Bridgewater Associates and RetailRoadshow 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?

Bridgewater Associates differentiates itself with Global institutional asset manager serving sovereign wealth funds, central banks, pensions, insurers, endowments, and foundations., Investments are not available to retail investors; the public website is informational only., and Flagship strategies: Pure Alpha (active macro, launched 1991) and All Weather (risk-parity, designed to balance exposures across economic environments)., whereas RetailRoadshow stands out for US SEC‑compliant electronic roadshow platform purpose‑built for individual investors seeking information about registered public offerings., Streams recorded ‘retail’ versions of roadshow presentations from issuing companies’ management teams., and Listing hub of live/active presentations; availability varies over time (periodically none active)..

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