VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: Optuma checked September 5, 2026 · Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Optuma vs Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
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Optuma
From $810/yr · Desktop
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want screeners, quant, and backtesting.
Pick Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) instead if
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
From $10/mo · Web · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $10/mo instead of $67.5/mo
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Optuma and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, data visualizations, stock comparison, and ETF comparison), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Optuma simply does more: 10 categories to Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)'s 4, including screeners, quant, and backtesting. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) counters by starting cheaper at $10/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)$10/mo vs $67.5/mo
- Free trial
- Optuma14 days
- Broader coverage
- Optuma10 vs 4 categories
- Desktop app
- Optuma
- API access
- Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
- Real-time data
- Optuma
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | From $810/yr | From $10/mo |
Free tier | No | No |
Free trial | 14 days | — |
Plan limits | — | 4 limits: RRG Online: universes: Pre-defined only, RRG Online: functionality: Limited (lightweight implementation) +2 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | No | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | No | — |
Integrations | Bloomberg | Optuma, Bloomberg +8 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Pro Retail, Analysts +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +5 more |
Categories covered | 10 | 4 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | Europe, North America, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +1 more | — |
Data partners | RRG Research and Bloomberg | — |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | — |
| Try it | Visit Optuma | Visit Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) |
Where each one shines
What Optuma and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Optuma and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) each do best.What Optuma does best
- Build static or animated RRGs for securities, indices, asset classes, custom lists, and portfolios.
- Change tail length, comparison index, history, and daily, weekly, or monthly timeframes in RRG Lite.
- Use price-weighted, cap-weighted, selected-index, or fixed annual-return comparisons.
- Higher service levels add one-minute intraday and Forex RRGs, scripting, filters, scans, quantitative tests, and quadrant-colored bars.
- Connect a real-time provider for live intraday RRGs or use included and optional end-of-day market data.
What Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) does best
- Visualizations for how multiple securities rotate versus a common benchmark using relative strength and relative momentum concepts.
- RRG Online for interactive browser-based rotation charts across vendor-defined universes and benchmarks.
- Review sector, index, stock, currency, crypto, and asset-allocation universes where RRG Online provides predefined coverage.
- Animate historical rotations with trail-length controls, a brush-chart slider, and play controls.
- Toggle securities, zoom the plot or axes, drag the canvas, snap axes, and export screenshots from the web interface.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Optuma and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Optuma and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsCurrenciesCommoditiesFuturesCryptosOther | StocksETFsBondsCurrenciesCryptosOther |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Pro RetailAnalystsQuants/DevelopersAsset ManagersHedge Funds | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersAsset ManagersHedge Funds |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | EuropeNorth AmericaAPAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Not specified |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | Not specified |
Data partners | RRG ResearchBloomberg | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | Not specified |
Integrations | Bloomberg | OptumaBloombergLSEG WorkspaceStockCharts.comStateStreetHKEJ/EJFQAlphaStock VietnamStrike.money+2 more |
Export formats | ImagePDF | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, LowVol, and SizeFactor exposurePerformance attributionPortfolio attributionPortfolio factor exposure+1 more | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Optuma Pty LtdCountry: AUSupport: Email and Forum | RRG Consulting BV (trading name: RRG Research)Country: NetherlandsSupport: Email |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $810/yr≈ $67.50/mo“Trader Services — annual renewal” | $10/mo“RRG Online”universes: Pre-defined only · functionality: Limited (lightweight implementation) |
| Tier 2 | $75/mo“Trader Services — monthly renewal” | — |
| Top plan | $995/yr“Trader Services — first 12 months” | — |
| Custom / enterprise | — | Contact sales“RRG API”pricing: Depends on use-case (contact sales) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Optuma and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
Optuma leans toward data visualizations, stock comparison, and ETF comparison, while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) puts more weight on data visualizations, stock comparison, and ETF comparison. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Optuma and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) cost?
Neither has a free plan, but Optuma offers a free trial. Compare the paid tiers against your required data coverage before committing.
Does Optuma or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) have an API?
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Optuma doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Optuma or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Optuma if screeners and quant matter to you; go with Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) if you'd rather have APIs & data feeds. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Optuma and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, currencies, and cryptos. Optuma also handles mutual funds, commodities, and futures. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) adds bonds on top.
Does Optuma or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) have real-time data?
Optuma offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which has a better stock screener: Optuma or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
Optuma has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Optuma or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
Optuma handles portfolio tracking. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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