DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) adds News, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Quant, Data Visualizations, Scenario & Stress Tests, and Backtesting coverage that MarketXLS skips.
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DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) vs MarketXLS comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
MarketXLS includes Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, Options & Derivatives, Options, Options P&L, Monte Carlo, Watchlist, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, GDP, and Blogs 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)..
MarketXLS is known for: Excel add‑in works on Windows, Mac, and Excel Online; updates delivered automatically for Mac/Excel Online/Office 365 users., Built‑in real‑time streaming quotes (with exchange agreements) and default 15‑minute delayed market data; EOD history ~15+ years; intraday historical up to 1‑minute for ~1 year., and Options analytics: live option chains & Greeks, IV tools, order‑flow functions, strategy P&L templates; options symbology converter..
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.
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Platforms
Web
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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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MarketXLS
marketxls.com
Excel‑first market data & analytics add‑in with 1,000+ functions. Default data is 15‑min delayed (QuoteMedia); real‑time streams and intraday history available with data add‑ons. Web screener, ETF database/overlap tools, options chains & Greeks, and portfolio templates (incl. Efficient Frontier). Direct order‑ticket functions for Thinkorswim, Tradier, Orion, plus IBKR integration via TWS API. No public data API for redistribution; personal use license.
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Platforms
Desktop
Web
Pricing
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Excel add‑in works on Windows, Mac, and Excel Online; updates delivered automatically for Mac/Excel Online/Office 365 users.
- Built‑in real‑time streaming quotes (with exchange agreements) and default 15‑minute delayed market data; EOD history ~15+ years; intraday historical up to 1‑minute for ~1 year.
- Options analytics: live option chains & Greeks, IV tools, order‑flow functions, strategy P&L templates; options symbology converter.
- Portfolio & research templates: Efficient Frontier, correlation/volatility/drawdowns, fundamentals and historical statements via hf_* functions.
- Web screener with hundreds of metrics; stock ranks (Value/Quality/Technical); spreadsheet builder to generate ready‑made workbooks.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
5 overlapsMutual strengths include Financials, Screeners, and Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown) plus 2 more areas.
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.
MarketXLS
Distinct strengths include:
Sheets / Excel Add-ins
Broker Connectors
Options & Derivatives
Options
Options P&L
Monte Carlo
Watchlist
ETF Overview
- Excel add‑in works on Windows, Mac, and Excel Online; updates delivered automatically for Mac/Excel Online/Office 365 users.
- Built‑in real‑time streaming quotes (with exchange agreements) and default 15‑minute delayed market data; EOD history ~15+ years; intraday historical up to 1‑minute for ~1 year.
- Options analytics: live option chains & Greeks, IV tools, order‑flow functions, strategy P&L templates; options symbology converter.
- Portfolio & research templates: Efficient Frontier, correlation/volatility/drawdowns, fundamentals and historical statements via hf_* functions.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) | MarketXLS |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Financials, Screeners, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Portfolio, Correlation Unique: News, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Quant, Data Visualizations, Scenario & Stress Tests, Backtesting | Shared: Financials, Screeners, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Portfolio, Correlation Unique: Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, Options & Derivatives, Options, Options P&L, Monte Carlo, Watchlist, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, GDP, Blogs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds, Currencies, Futures, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Desktop, Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription | Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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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 DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) and MarketXLS both support?
Both platforms cover Financials, Screeners, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Portfolio, and Correlation workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) and MarketXLS require subscriptions?
Neither platform maintains a free tier. Budget for a subscription to unlock the research coverage highlighted in this comparison.
How can you access DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) and MarketXLS?
Both DeepVest (formerly Benjamin AI) and MarketXLS 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?
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 MarketXLS stands out for Excel add‑in works on Windows, Mac, and Excel Online; updates delivered automatically for Mac/Excel Online/Office 365 users., Built‑in real‑time streaming quotes (with exchange agreements) and default 15‑minute delayed market data; EOD history ~15+ years; intraday historical up to 1‑minute for ~1 year., and Options analytics: live option chains & Greeks, IV tools, order‑flow functions, strategy P&L templates; options symbology converter..
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