AssetVS
AssetVS is a web-based platform that provides extensive historical data on investment returns across 16 developed countries and five major asset classes: stocks, bonds, real estate, gold, and bills. It enables users to compare the performance of different assets over roughly 60 years, using reliable datasets from the Jordà-Schularick-Taylor Macrohistory Database and Aswath Damodaran's data. The platform offers interactive tools such as side-by-side asset comparisons, country-specific rankings, and a return calculator. Live market data from sources like FRED, CoinGecko, and Yahoo Finance is also integrated to show current prices and year-to-date returns. AssetVS aims to provide objective, data-driven insights without any editorial bias or investment advice. All comparisons are presented in a simple, visual format that highlights which asset class historically outperformed in each country, after adjusting for currency effects and inflation. Users can explore curated rankings like 'Treasury Bills vs Real Estate' to quickly identify the biggest deviations and historical winners. The platform is designed for investors, financial researchers, and anyone interested in long-term asset allocation. It covers economies from the United States and Japan to smaller European countries, offering a global perspective on risk and return. By focusing solely on empirical data, AssetVS helps users make more informed decisions based on historical evidence rather than market hype. AssetVS is part of the Kavela Ltd. network and does not offer financial advice, emphasizing that past performance does not guarantee future results. It is freely accessible and regularly updated with the latest available historical data.
- Category
- Investing
- Pricing
- Unknown
Problem solved
Investors seeking to make informed decisions often struggle to find reliable, unbiased data on historical investment returns across different asset classes and countries. AssetVS addresses this need by aggregating and presenting long-term, comparative return data in a straightforward, no-nonsense format.
Use cases
- Comparing stock vs gold returns in the US over 60 years
- Evaluating real estate performance relative to bonds in European countries
- Reviewing historical asset class rankings by country to identify patterns
- Adjusting past returns for currency fluctuations to assess true value
- Using the calculator to project potential long-term returns based on historical data
- Educational resource for understanding cross-country investment outcomes
Audience
- Business Users
- Researchers
- Hobbyists
Pros
- Comprehensive multi-country and multi-asset coverage
- Strictly data-driven with no opinions or advisory
- Interactive tools like asset comparison and calculator
- Includes currency-adjusted returns and inflation considerations
- Free access with no registration required
Cons
- Limited to 16 countries and five asset classes
- No API for programmatic data retrieval
- Historical data may not capture future market changes
- User interface is functional but not highly polished
- No support for customizable asset mixes or portfolios
Official website: http://assetvs.com/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/assetvs