VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Monday, October 13, 2025

Head-to-head

DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) vs FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) adds News, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Quant, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Scenario & Stress Tests, Backtesting, and Correlation coverage that FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) skips.

FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) includes Watchlist, Alerts, Compounding Calculator, ETF Screeners, Insider Data, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, and Fund Rating categories that DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) omits.

DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) highlights: Multi‑asset analysis across equities, ETFs, crypto, FX and commodities., Strategy backtesting plus event backtesting around specific announcements., and Portfolio optimization (mean‑variance, risk parity, hierarchical) and risk metrics (drawdown, beta, correlation)..

FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) is known for: Comprehensive tools hub including watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equities and fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator (beta)., Free accounts allow users to build watchlists, track portfolios, and set price or news alerts directly from instrument pages., and Portfolio tool supports manual transaction entry, shows key fundamentals, and integrates related FT news..

FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) keeps a free entry point that DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) lacks.

FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) offers mobile access, which DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) skips.

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DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI)

deepvest.ai

AI‑powered investment assistant with agent orchestration. Pro focuses on multi‑asset research, strategy/event backtesting, portfolio optimization & risk analysis, factor/ETF studies, macro relationships, SEC filing analysis, and real‑time news/data search. Premium adds compliance traceability and large historical download quotas; Enterprise offers custom data sources, function tool‑calling, and integrations.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Multi‑asset analysis across equities, ETFs, crypto, FX and commodities.
  • Strategy backtesting plus event backtesting around specific announcements.
  • Portfolio optimization (mean‑variance, risk parity, hierarchical) and risk metrics (drawdown, beta, correlation).
  • Advanced stock screening and financial statement breakdowns.
  • Macro analysis (cross‑asset/indicator relationships) and scenario analysis (e.g., rate shocks).

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FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times)

markets.ft.com

Hands-on review

The Financial Times’ markets portal combines global market data with watchlists, portfolios, alerts, and screeners. Free registration unlocks basic tools, while an FT subscription is needed for deeper features like director dealings, detailed company financials and forecasts, and access to the Data Archive PDFs. Market data is delayed at least 15 minutes, with equity prices sourced from LSEG and fund data provided by Morningstar.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Comprehensive tools hub including watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equities and fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator (beta).
  • Free accounts allow users to build watchlists, track portfolios, and set price or news alerts directly from instrument pages.
  • Portfolio tool supports manual transaction entry, shows key fundamentals, and integrates related FT news.
  • Alerts can be managed on-site or via myFT email preferences.
  • World Markets and sector pages offer interactive charts, overlays, and performance comparisons.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Financials, Screeners, and Data Visualizations plus 1 more area.

Where they differ

DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI)

Distinct strengths include:

  • Multi‑asset analysis across equities, ETFs, crypto, FX and commodities.
  • Strategy backtesting plus event backtesting around specific announcements.
  • Portfolio optimization (mean‑variance, risk parity, hierarchical) and risk metrics (drawdown, beta, correlation).
  • Advanced stock screening and financial statement breakdowns.

FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times)

Distinct strengths include:

  • Comprehensive tools hub including watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equities and fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator (beta).
  • Free accounts allow users to build watchlists, track portfolios, and set price or news alerts directly from instrument pages.
  • Portfolio tool supports manual transaction entry, shows key fundamentals, and integrates related FT news.
  • Alerts can be managed on-site or via myFT email preferences.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

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Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Financials, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio

Unique: News, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Quant, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Scenario & Stress Tests, Backtesting, Correlation

Shared: Financials, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio

Unique: Watchlist, Alerts, Compounding Calculator, ETF Screeners, Insider Data, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web, Mobile

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Multi‑asset analysis across equities, ETFs, crypto, FX and commodities.
  • Strategy backtesting plus event backtesting around specific announcements.
  • Portfolio optimization (mean‑variance, risk parity, hierarchical) and risk metrics (drawdown, beta, correlation).
  • Advanced stock screening and financial statement breakdowns.
  • Macro analysis (cross‑asset/indicator relationships) and scenario analysis (e.g., rate shocks).
  • SEC filings intelligence (search & analysis) and real‑time market news aggregation.

Unique

  • Comprehensive tools hub including watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equities and fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator (beta).
  • Free accounts allow users to build watchlists, track portfolios, and set price or news alerts directly from instrument pages.
  • Portfolio tool supports manual transaction entry, shows key fundamentals, and integrates related FT news.
  • Alerts can be managed on-site or via myFT email preferences.
  • World Markets and sector pages offer interactive charts, overlays, and performance comparisons.
  • Subscriber-only features include insider transaction data (Director Dealings), detailed company financials, and analyst forecasts.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) and FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) both support?

Both platforms cover Financials, Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Portfolio workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) offers a free entry point, while DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) differentiates itself with Multi‑asset analysis across equities, ETFs, crypto, FX and commodities., Strategy backtesting plus event backtesting around specific announcements., and Portfolio optimization (mean‑variance, risk parity, hierarchical) and risk metrics (drawdown, beta, correlation)., whereas FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) stands out for Comprehensive tools hub including watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equities and fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator (beta)., Free accounts allow users to build watchlists, track portfolios, and set price or news alerts directly from instrument pages., and Portfolio tool supports manual transaction entry, shows key fundamentals, and integrates related FT news..

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.