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CME FedWatch Tool vs Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) 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, and Calendar coverage that Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) skips.

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) includes Stock Comparison categories that CME FedWatch Tool omits.

CME FedWatch Tool has a free tier, while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) requires a paid plan.

In depth comparison

CME FedWatch Tool logo

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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Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) logo

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)

relativerotationgraphs.com

RRG Research (creator/owner of Relative Rotation Graphs®) offers: (1) **RRG Online** - a lightweight, subscription-based web app with pre-defined universes and limited functionality (includes a one-month free trial; pricing starts from $10/month); and (2) **RRG API** - a bespoke/contact-priced service to embed RRGs into professional workflows using client-supplied data (XML in -> JSON out).

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

SubscriptionOther

Quick highlights

  • Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other).
  • RRGs are described by the vendor as applicable across asset classes (e.g., stock indexes, stock sectors, individual stocks, bonds, (crypto)-currencies, and asset allocation).
  • RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes.
  • RRG Online universes/benchmarks (examples listed by the vendor) include S&P 500 sectors vs S&P 500, AEX stocks vs AEX, ASX sectors vs ASX, Euro STOXX 50 stocks vs Euro STOXX 50, STOXX European sectors vs STOXX 600, Jakarta IDX stocks vs IDX, crypto vs BTC/USD, and G10 FX/currency pairs.
  • RRG Online interaction features include toggling securities on/off, setting trail length, zooming/dragging, snapping axes, and playing/animating historical rotation via a slider or play button.

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Where they differ

CME FedWatch Tool

Distinct strengths include:

Central Bank WatcherInterest RatesCalendar
  • 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.

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Comparison
  • Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other).
  • RRGs are described by the vendor as applicable across asset classes (e.g., stock indexes, stock sectors, individual stocks, bonds, (crypto)-currencies, and asset allocation).
  • RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes.
  • RRG Online universes/benchmarks (examples listed by the vendor) include S&P 500 sectors vs S&P 500, AEX stocks vs AEX, ASX sectors vs ASX, Euro STOXX 50 stocks vs Euro STOXX 50, STOXX European sectors vs STOXX 600, Jakarta IDX stocks vs IDX, crypto vs BTC/USD, and G10 FX/currency pairs.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeCME FedWatch ToolRelative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Data Visualizations

Unique: Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, Calendar

Shared: Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Data Visualizations

Unique: Stock Comparison

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Futures

Stocks, Bonds, Currencies, Cryptos, Other

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Subscription, Other

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

  • Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other).
  • RRGs are described by the vendor as applicable across asset classes (e.g., stock indexes, stock sectors, individual stocks, bonds, (crypto)-currencies, and asset allocation).
  • RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes.
  • RRG Online universes/benchmarks (examples listed by the vendor) include S&P 500 sectors vs S&P 500, AEX stocks vs AEX, ASX sectors vs ASX, Euro STOXX 50 stocks vs Euro STOXX 50, STOXX European sectors vs STOXX 600, Jakarta IDX stocks vs IDX, crypto vs BTC/USD, and G10 FX/currency pairs.
  • RRG Online interaction features include toggling securities on/off, setting trail length, zooming/dragging, snapping axes, and playing/animating historical rotation via a slider or play button.
  • RRG Online pricing: subscription starting from $10/month; marketed as "light weight", "interactive", with "selected universes" and "limited functionality".
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do CME FedWatch Tool and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

CME FedWatch Tool offers a free entry point, while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access CME FedWatch Tool and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?

Both CME FedWatch Tool and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) 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 Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) stands out for Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other)., RRGs are described by the vendor as applicable across asset classes (e.g., stock indexes, stock sectors, individual stocks, bonds, (crypto)-currencies, and asset allocation)., and RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes..

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