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Tool Comparison

okama vs Total Real Returns comparison

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

Quick takeaways

okama adds Quant, Portfolio, Correlation, Backtesting, Monte Carlo, Data APIs, ETF Performance, Inflation Rates, and Interest Rates coverage that Total Real Returns skips.

In depth comparison

okama

okama.io

Hands-on review

Free open-source toolkit for portfolio analysis and market data. Okama offers web widgets, an API, and a Python library with efficient frontiers, risk metrics, and Monte Carlo simulations. Market and macro data is available end-of-day, with live prices delayed by ~15–20 minutes.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Interactive Efficient Frontier (mean–variance) widget for quick visualization.
Compare-assets widget covering returns, drawdowns, CVaR, and correlations.
Portfolio widget built on adjusted monthly data for risk/return analysis.
Python library supports mean–variance optimization, rebalancing scenarios, backtesting, and advanced risk metrics such as VaR, CVaR, semideviation, and drawdowns.
Monte Carlo simulations and wealth-index forecasts with percentile bands.

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Total Real Returns

totalrealreturns.com

Web tool for CPI-U inflation-adjusted ("real") and nominal total return charts with dividends reinvested, plus returns tables and drawdowns (EOD; daily updates ~8pm ET).

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view).
Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages.
Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers.
Controls for custom date ranges and normalization modes (Start=1, End=1, IPO=1, Off).
Per-symbol performance breakdown includes overall return, exponential trendline/annualized rates (with R^2), growth of $10,000, annual returns, and drawdowns.

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Where they differ

okama

Distinct strengths include:

Quant Portfolio Correlation Backtesting Monte Carlo Data APIs ETF Performance Inflation Rates

Interactive Efficient Frontier (mean–variance) widget for quick visualization.
Compare-assets widget covering returns, drawdowns, CVaR, and correlations.
Portfolio widget built on adjusted monthly data for risk/return analysis.
Python library supports mean–variance optimization, rebalancing scenarios, backtesting, and advanced risk metrics such as VaR, CVaR, semideviation, and drawdowns.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	okama	Total Real Returns
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data Visualizations, Risk Metrics Unique: Quant, Portfolio, Correlation, Backtesting, Monte Carlo, Data APIs, ETF Performance, Inflation Rates, Interest Rates	Shared: Data Visualizations, Risk Metrics
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Commodities, Currencies, Mutual Funds	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Currencies
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	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Interactive Efficient Frontier (mean–variance) widget for quick visualization. Compare-assets widget covering returns, drawdowns, CVaR, and correlations. Portfolio widget built on adjusted monthly data for risk/return analysis. Python library supports mean–variance optimization, rebalancing scenarios, backtesting, and advanced risk metrics such as VaR, CVaR, semideviation, and drawdowns. Monte Carlo simulations and wealth-index forecasts with percentile bands. Free end-of-day market and macroeconomic data via API, including equities, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, currencies, indexes, inflation, policy rates, and CAPE10 ratios.	Unique CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view). Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages. Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers. Controls for custom date ranges and normalization modes (Start=1, End=1, IPO=1, Off). Per-symbol performance breakdown includes overall return, exponential trendline/annualized rates (with R^2), growth of $10,000, annual returns, and drawdowns. Instrument pages include common stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and a USDOLLAR cash/currency series.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do okama and Total Real Returns both support?

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

Do okama and Total Real Returns require subscriptions?

Both okama and Total Real Returns keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access okama and Total Real Returns?

Both okama and Total Real Returns 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?

okama differentiates itself with Interactive Efficient Frontier (mean–variance) widget for quick visualization., Compare-assets widget covering returns, drawdowns, CVaR, and correlations., and Portfolio widget built on adjusted monthly data for risk/return analysis., whereas Total Real Returns stands out for CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view)., Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages., and Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers..

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