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Investopedia vs RetailRoadshow comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Investopedia adds News, Paper Trading, Education, Newsletters, and Stock Handbook coverage that RetailRoadshow skips.

RetailRoadshow includes IPO, and Secondary Offerings categories that Investopedia omits.

In depth comparison

Investopedia

investopedia.com

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Free financial education site best known for its dictionary, guides, and market explainers. Includes a paper-trading Simulator with $100k virtual cash that supports stocks, ETFs, options, and select crypto on NYSE/Nasdaq (quotes delayed ~20–30 minutes). Investopedia Academy courses were discontinued in June 2024, with past purchasers given access instructions via email.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Extensive financial dictionary (14,000+ definitions) and more than 36,000 articles, attracting over 40 million monthly readers.
Free paper-trading Simulator with $100k in virtual cash, supporting market, limit, and stop orders on delayed data (~20 minutes).
Assets supported in the Simulator include stocks, options, ETFs, and select cryptocurrencies, limited to NYSE and Nasdaq listings.
Option to create public or private games with configurable rules such as margin use, short selling, or options trading, plus leaderboards.
Built-in research tools, price charts, company information, and a stock screener integrated with the Simulator.

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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

Investopedia

Distinct strengths include:

News Paper Trading Education Newsletters Stock Handbook

Extensive financial dictionary (14,000+ definitions) and more than 36,000 articles, attracting over 40 million monthly readers.
Free paper-trading Simulator with $100k in virtual cash, supporting market, limit, and stop orders on delayed data (~20 minutes).
Assets supported in the Simulator include stocks, options, ETFs, and select cryptocurrencies, limited to NYSE and Nasdaq listings.
Option to create public or private games with configurable rules such as margin use, short selling, or options trading, plus leaderboards.

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	Investopedia	RetailRoadshow
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Videos Unique: News, Paper Trading, Education, Newsletters, Stock Handbook	Shared: Videos Unique: IPO, Secondary Offerings
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos	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 Extensive financial dictionary (14,000+ definitions) and more than 36,000 articles, attracting over 40 million monthly readers. Free paper-trading Simulator with $100k in virtual cash, supporting market, limit, and stop orders on delayed data (~20 minutes). Assets supported in the Simulator include stocks, options, ETFs, and select cryptocurrencies, limited to NYSE and Nasdaq listings. Option to create public or private games with configurable rules such as margin use, short selling, or options trading, plus leaderboards. Built-in research tools, price charts, company information, and a stock screener integrated with the Simulator. Regularly updated financial news coverage and opt-in newsletters, including Investopedia Daily.	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	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Investopedia 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 Investopedia and RetailRoadshow require subscriptions?

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

How can you access Investopedia and RetailRoadshow?

Both Investopedia 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?

Investopedia differentiates itself with Extensive financial dictionary (14,000+ definitions) and more than 36,000 articles, attracting over 40 million monthly readers., Free paper-trading Simulator with $100k in virtual cash, supporting market, limit, and stop orders on delayed data (~20 minutes)., and Assets supported in the Simulator include stocks, options, ETFs, and select cryptocurrencies, limited to NYSE and Nasdaq listings., 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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