MacroMicro adds ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Calendar, GDP, Inflation Rates, PMI / ISM, Consumer Sentiment, Commitment of Traders (COT), 13F, Watchlist, Backtesting, Correlation, Transcripts, AI Chat, and AI Earnings Summary coverage that Office of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury) skips.
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Head-to-head
MacroMicro vs Office of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Office of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury) includes APIs & SDKs, Yield Curves, Scores, Market Sentiment, Fund Holdings, and Blogs categories that MacroMicro omits.
MacroMicro highlights: Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals., ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock., and Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting..
Office of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury) is known for: Short‑term Funding Monitor (STFM): curated repo/CP/CD/FF market charts plus **open REST API** (JSON, HTTPS) with series search, metadata, and spread endpoints; no tokens required., U.S. Money Market Fund Monitor: interactive holdings transparency by asset type, counterparty, country; per‑chart **CSV download**., and Hedge Fund Monitor (HFM): aggregated Form PF and related series via an **open REST API** (JSON) organized by datasets and mnemonics..
MacroMicro
macromicro.me
Global macro and market analytics platform with data visualizations, ETF tools, backtesting, and AI-powered earnings summaries. Data downloads are gated to Business plans, while API access is offered as a separate annual plan (API Essential). Annual subscribers also get calendar sync and watermark-free chart exports for commercial use.
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Quick highlights
- Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals.
- ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock.
- Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting.
- Economic Calendar with Google/Apple Calendar sync (available to annual-plan subscribers).
- U.S. Earnings Database with AI-powered call summaries, available in Max and Business tiers.
Community votes (overall)
Office of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury)
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U.S. Treasury’s OFR publishes free, methods‑backed monitors and datasets (Short‑term Funding Monitor, U.S. Money Market Fund Monitor, Bank Systemic Risk Monitor, and the daily OFR Financial Stress Index). STFM and HFM provide open JSON APIs (no keys), CSV downloads are available from some monitors. Updates are end‑of‑day with documented lags (e.g., FSI ~T+2 business days; repo series T+1/T+2 depending on segment).
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Short‑term Funding Monitor (STFM): curated repo/CP/CD/FF market charts plus **open REST API** (JSON, HTTPS) with series search, metadata, and spread endpoints; no tokens required.
- U.S. Money Market Fund Monitor: interactive holdings transparency by asset type, counterparty, country; per‑chart **CSV download**.
- Hedge Fund Monitor (HFM): aggregated Form PF and related series via an **open REST API** (JSON) organized by datasets and mnemonics.
- OFR Financial Stress Index (FSI): **daily** global market‑based stress index built from 33 variables; FSI values publish with a ~**two‑business‑day** lag.
- Bank Systemic Risk Monitor: G‑SIB scores/surcharges, OFR Contagion Index, leverage/assets/equity; clear notes on refresh cadence (e.g., Basel scores annually, contagion index quarterly).
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
3 overlapsMutual strengths include Data Visualizations, Interest Rates, and Data APIs.
Where they differ
MacroMicro
Distinct strengths include:
- Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals.
- ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock.
- Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting.
- Economic Calendar with Google/Apple Calendar sync (available to annual-plan subscribers).
Office of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury)
Distinct strengths include:
- Short‑term Funding Monitor (STFM): curated repo/CP/CD/FF market charts plus **open REST API** (JSON, HTTPS) with series search, metadata, and spread endpoints; no tokens required.
- U.S. Money Market Fund Monitor: interactive holdings transparency by asset type, counterparty, country; per‑chart **CSV download**.
- Hedge Fund Monitor (HFM): aggregated Form PF and related series via an **open REST API** (JSON) organized by datasets and mnemonics.
- OFR Financial Stress Index (FSI): **daily** global market‑based stress index built from 33 variables; FSI values publish with a ~**two‑business‑day** lag.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | MacroMicro | Office of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury) |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Data Visualizations, Interest Rates, Data APIs Unique: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Calendar, GDP, Inflation Rates, PMI / ISM, Consumer Sentiment, Commitment of Traders (COT), 13F, Watchlist, Backtesting, Correlation, Transcripts, AI Chat, AI Earnings Summary | Shared: Data Visualizations, Interest Rates, Data APIs Unique: APIs & SDKs, Yield Curves, Scores, Market Sentiment, Fund Holdings, Blogs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos | Bonds, Mutual Funds, Hedge Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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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 MacroMicro and Office of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury) both support?
Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, Interest Rates, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do MacroMicro and Office of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury) require subscriptions?
Both MacroMicro and Office of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access MacroMicro and Office of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury)?
Both MacroMicro and Office of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury) 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?
MacroMicro differentiates itself with Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals., ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock., and Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting., whereas Office of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury) stands out for Short‑term Funding Monitor (STFM): curated repo/CP/CD/FF market charts plus **open REST API** (JSON, HTTPS) with series search, metadata, and spread endpoints; no tokens required., U.S. Money Market Fund Monitor: interactive holdings transparency by asset type, counterparty, country; per‑chart **CSV download**., and Hedge Fund Monitor (HFM): aggregated Form PF and related series via an **open REST API** (JSON) organized by datasets and mnemonics..
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