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CME FedWatch Tool vs IPOWala.in comparison

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

Quick takeaways

CME FedWatch Tool adds Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, Data APIs, and APIs & SDKs coverage that IPOWala.in skips.

IPOWala.in includes IPO, and Buybacks & Authorizations categories that CME FedWatch Tool omits.

In depth comparison

CME FedWatch Tool

cmegroup.com

Official CME probabilities for upcoming FOMC decisions, derived from 30‑Day Fed Funds (ZQ) futures. Web tool provides meeting‑by‑meeting probability matrices, comparisons over time, a historical download, and a Dot Plot view. A paid REST API is available for programmatic access. CME documents the probability‑tree methodology clearly; API snapshots update on business days at ~01:45 UTC. Media usage asks attribution to “CME FedWatch.”

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Meeting‑by‑meeting probabilities of FOMC target‑rate outcomes implied by Fed Funds futures.
Compare view (current vs 1‑day/1‑week/1‑month ago) and Historical panel.
Fed ‘Dot Plot’ chart plus table view.
One‑click PDF generation of the current page and Excel downloads for historical probabilities.
Transparent methodology: unconditional probabilities via a binary probability tree built from implied EFFR, assuming 25 bp step sizes.

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IPOWala.in

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India-focused IPO information portal (NSE/BSE context) with a live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) page and other IPO tracking pages (subscription status, allotment links, listing-performance tables, and buyback lists). GMP content is stated as informational only; the site states it does not trade, deal, or support grey-market / “subject-to” transactions, and recommends consulting a SEBI-registered advisor.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) tables for Mainboard and SME IPOs, showing IPO name, GMP (₹), issue price (₹), expected gain %, and an “Updated as of” timestamp.
Upcoming IPO table with open/close dates and issue price (calendar-style listing).
IPO subscription status tables (live + previous) with category-wise oversubscription multiples (QIB/NII/Retail/Total), referencing NSE/BSE bid data.
IPO allotment status table with allotment dates and outbound “View Status” links to registrar allotment-status pages (e.g., KFintech, MUFG Intime, Bigshare), plus how-to steps.
IPO listing performance / “IPO Performance Analysis” tables showing listing date, issue price, listing price, and gain/loss %, with separate sections for mainboard and SME.

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Where they differ

CME FedWatch Tool

Distinct strengths include:

Central Bank Watcher Interest Rates Data APIs APIs & SDKs

Meeting‑by‑meeting probabilities of FOMC target‑rate outcomes implied by Fed Funds futures.
Compare view (current vs 1‑day/1‑week/1‑month ago) and Historical panel.
Fed ‘Dot Plot’ chart plus table view.
One‑click PDF generation of the current page and Excel downloads for historical probabilities.

IPOWala.in

Distinct strengths include:

IPO Buybacks & Authorizations

Live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) tables for Mainboard and SME IPOs, showing IPO name, GMP (₹), issue price (₹), expected gain %, and an “Updated as of” timestamp.
Upcoming IPO table with open/close dates and issue price (calendar-style listing).
IPO subscription status tables (live + previous) with category-wise oversubscription multiples (QIB/NII/Retail/Total), referencing NSE/BSE bid data.
IPO allotment status table with allotment dates and outbound “View Status” links to registrar allotment-status pages (e.g., KFintech, MUFG Intime, Bigshare), plus how-to steps.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	CME FedWatch Tool	IPOWala.in
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data Visualizations, Calendar Unique: Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, Data APIs, APIs & SDKs	Shared: Data Visualizations, Calendar Unique: IPO, Buybacks & Authorizations
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Futures	Stocks
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Meeting‑by‑meeting probabilities of FOMC target‑rate outcomes implied by Fed Funds futures. Compare view (current vs 1‑day/1‑week/1‑month ago) and Historical panel. Fed ‘Dot Plot’ chart plus table view. One‑click PDF generation of the current page and Excel downloads for historical probabilities. Transparent methodology: unconditional probabilities via a binary probability tree built from implied EFFR, assuming 25 bp step sizes. FedWatch REST API (OAuth2) with endpoints for /forecasts and /meetings (future/history); extended history available.	Unique Live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) tables for Mainboard and SME IPOs, showing IPO name, GMP (₹), issue price (₹), expected gain %, and an “Updated as of” timestamp. Upcoming IPO table with open/close dates and issue price (calendar-style listing). IPO subscription status tables (live + previous) with category-wise oversubscription multiples (QIB/NII/Retail/Total), referencing NSE/BSE bid data. IPO allotment status table with allotment dates and outbound “View Status” links to registrar allotment-status pages (e.g., KFintech, MUFG Intime, Bigshare), plus how-to steps. IPO listing performance / “IPO Performance Analysis” tables showing listing date, issue price, listing price, and gain/loss %, with separate sections for mainboard and SME. Upcoming and past share buyback listings with buyback price and date ranges.
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 CME FedWatch Tool and IPOWala.in both support?

Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, and Calendar workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do CME FedWatch Tool and IPOWala.in require subscriptions?

Both CME FedWatch Tool and IPOWala.in keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access CME FedWatch Tool and IPOWala.in?

Both CME FedWatch Tool and IPOWala.in 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?

CME FedWatch Tool differentiates itself with Meeting‑by‑meeting probabilities of FOMC target‑rate outcomes implied by Fed Funds futures., Compare view (current vs 1‑day/1‑week/1‑month ago) and Historical panel., and Fed ‘Dot Plot’ chart plus table view., whereas IPOWala.in stands out for Live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) tables for Mainboard and SME IPOs, showing IPO name, GMP (₹), issue price (₹), expected gain %, and an “Updated as of” timestamp., Upcoming IPO table with open/close dates and issue price (calendar-style listing)., and IPO subscription status tables (live + previous) with category-wise oversubscription multiples (QIB/NII/Retail/Total), referencing NSE/BSE bid data..

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