AAII

The American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individual investors improve their knowledge and decision-making through education, independent research, and practical tools. It serves individual investors in the United States and internationally through membership programs, publications, and online resources. AAII's mission centers on empowering self-directed investors to build and manage portfolios with discipline and evidence-based research.

AAII publishes the AAII Journal, a monthly magazine that features in-depth articles on stock analysis, portfolio strategies, behavioral finance, and educational primers. The organization also conducts seminars, webinars, and local chapter meetings to promote financial literacy and prudent investing. Its website provides stock screens, portfolio tracking, tutorials, and market commentary.

One of AAII's best-known offerings is the AAII Investor Sentiment Survey, a weekly poll of individual investors' sentiment—bullish, bearish, and neutral. The results are widely cited in financial media and used as a gauge of market psychology and potential contrarian indicators.

AAII also markets tools such as Stock Investor Pro (a stock screening and analysis program) and maintains model portfolios and educational guides on fundamental and technical analysis, diversification, risk management, and retirement planning. Members typically receive the AAII Journal and access to resources, with additional benefits available through premium services.

Governance is provided by a board of directors and staff, with funding from dues, publication sales, and revenue from paid education programs and premium tools. AAII also supports local chapters and volunteer networks to deliver programs across regions.