VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

CME FedWatch vs SEC.gov (EDGAR) comparison

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

CME FedWatch logo

CME FedWatch

cmegroup.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
SEC.gov (EDGAR) logo

SEC.gov (EDGAR)

sec.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
CME FedWatchWeb, API
SEC.gov (EDGAR)Web, API
Categories
CME FedWatch4
SEC.gov (EDGAR)6
Pricing details
CME FedWatchSEC.gov (EDGAR)
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price$25/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansWeb Tool, FedWatch End-of-Day API, FedWatch Intraday APIFree
Category leaders
AlertsSEC.gov (EDGAR)
Insider DataSEC.gov (EDGAR)
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CME FedWatchSEC.gov (EDGAR)

Platform details

AttributeCME FedWatchSEC.gov (EDGAR)
Asset types
Futures
StocksETFsMutual FundsFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North America
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
Real-time
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
ExcelPDF
JSON

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

CME FedWatch strengths2

Categories covered by CME FedWatch only.

SEC.gov (EDGAR) strengths4

Categories covered by SEC.gov (EDGAR) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CME FedWatch and SEC.gov (EDGAR)?

CME FedWatch focuses on Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, and Data APIs while SEC.gov (EDGAR) specializes in Improved Filings, Insider Data, and 13F. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do CME FedWatch and SEC.gov (EDGAR) cost?

Good news—both CME FedWatch and SEC.gov (EDGAR) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Do CME FedWatch and SEC.gov (EDGAR) have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose CME FedWatch or SEC.gov (EDGAR)?

Choose CME FedWatch if you need Web tool shows probabilities of FOMC target rate changes for upcoming meetings, implied by 30‑Day Fed Funds futures prices (CME: “CME FedWatch”)., and Free tool listed among CME interest‑rate “free pricing and analytics tools.”. Go with SEC.gov (EDGAR) if Search Filings provides free public access to EDGAR documents and search tools (e.g., Full Text Search, Latest Filings, Mutual Fund Search)., and EDGAR Full-Text Search covers electronic filings since 2001 (including exhibits/attachments) and supports queries by keyword, ticker, company name, CIK, and reporter; boolean/wildcards and advanced search are supported (natural-language search is not). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do CME FedWatch and SEC.gov (EDGAR) cover?

Both cover common asset types. CME FedWatch also includes Futures. SEC.gov (EDGAR) adds coverage for Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Funds.

Do CME FedWatch and SEC.gov (EDGAR) offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from CME FedWatch and SEC.gov (EDGAR)?

CME FedWatch supports data exports to Excel, and PDF. SEC.gov (EDGAR) has more limited export options.

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