Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) adds Education, and Courses & Certs coverage that RetailRoadshow skips.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Tool Comparison
Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) vs RetailRoadshow comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
RetailRoadshow includes IPO, and Secondary Offerings categories that Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) omits.
Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) ships a mobile app. RetailRoadshow is web/desktop only.
In depth comparison
Khan Academy (Economics & Finance)
khanacademy.org
Completely free courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, finance, capital markets, and personal finance. No certificates are awarded. Mobile apps support offline video, practice exercises, and progress sync across devices.
Categories
Platforms
WebMobile
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- Domain hub with structured courses combining videos, articles, and practice exercises across economics, finance, and capital markets.
- Finance & Capital Markets lessons covering stocks, bonds, cash flow, and interest concepts.
- Full AP®/College-level courses in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics.
- Personal Finance curriculum covering saving, budgeting, debt management, investing, and retirement planning.
- Derivatives lessons include options, futures, swaps, and mortgage-backed/structured products such as MBS and CDOs.
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RetailRoadshow
retailroadshow.com
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.
Categories
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
Khan Academy (Economics & Finance)
Distinct strengths include:
- Domain hub with structured courses combining videos, articles, and practice exercises across economics, finance, and capital markets.
- Finance & Capital Markets lessons covering stocks, bonds, cash flow, and interest concepts.
- Full AP®/College-level courses in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics.
- Personal Finance curriculum covering saving, budgeting, debt management, investing, and retirement planning.
RetailRoadshow
Distinct strengths include:
- 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 | Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) | RetailRoadshow |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Videos Unique: Education, Courses & Certs | Shared: Videos Unique: IPO, Secondary Offerings |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, Bonds, Options, ETFs, Mutual Funds | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free |
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 Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) 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 Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) and RetailRoadshow require subscriptions?
Both Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) and RetailRoadshow keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while RetailRoadshow focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) differentiates itself with Domain hub with structured courses combining videos, articles, and practice exercises across economics, finance, and capital markets., Finance & Capital Markets lessons covering stocks, bonds, cash flow, and interest concepts., and Full AP®/College-level courses in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics., 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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