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Tool Comparison
PortfoliosLab vs Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
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PortfoliosLab
Free • From $8.33/mo · Web · API
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $8.33/mo instead of $10/mo
- You care about portfolio, watchlist, and backtesting, things Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) doesn't offer
Pick Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) instead if
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
From $10/mo · Web · API
- Go this way if you prefer a simpler, more focused tool.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
PortfoliosLab and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including stock comparison, ETF comparison, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. PortfoliosLab simply does more: 17 categories to Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)'s 4, including portfolio, watchlist, and backtesting. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- PortfoliosLab
- Cheaper paid plan
- PortfoliosLab$8.33/mo vs $10/mo
- Broader coverage
- PortfoliosLab17 vs 4 categories
- Beginner friendly
- PortfoliosLab
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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 | Free • From $8.33/mo | From $10/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 23 limits: Free: watchlists: 1, Free: watchlist symbols: 100 +21 more | 4 limits: RRG Online: universes: Pre-defined only, RRG Online: functionality: Limited (lightweight implementation) +2 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | No | — |
Integrations | MCP, ChatGPT +1 more | Optuma, Bloomberg +8 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +6 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +5 more |
Categories covered | 17 | 4 |
Regions | North America, Europe | Europe, North America, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more | — |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Factor exposure, VaR/ES +4 more | — |
| Try it | Visit PortfoliosLab | Visit Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) |
Where each one shines
What PortfoliosLab and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What PortfoliosLab and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) each do best.What PortfoliosLab does best
- Backtest portfolios and single instruments with configurable rebalancing, benchmark comparisons, and longer historical windows on paid plans.
- Analysis of performance, drawdowns, volatility, VaR, CVaR, Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, Martin, Treynor, and related risk-adjusted ratios.
- Comparison tools for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, funds, crypto, and currency instruments across performance, risk, drawdown, and diversification views.
- Correlation, alpha/beta, factor, diversification, and optimization tools including mean-variance, risk parity, HRP, and HERC models.
- Screening for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with daily-recalculated filters, then export results where the selected plan allows it.
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.
- Views for reviewing 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 PortfoliosLab and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for PortfoliosLab and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsFundsCryptosCurrencies | StocksETFsBondsCurrenciesCryptosOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsLong-term InvestorsIndex/Passive InvestorsQuants/DevelopersAnalystsFinancial Advisors | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersAsset ManagersHedge Funds |
Regions | North AmericaEurope | EuropeNorth AmericaAPAC |
Coverage details | Countries: US and GBIdentifiers: Ticker | Not specified |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: NoneDocs | Not specified |
Import methods | ManualCSV | Not specified |
Integrations | MCPChatGPTClaude | OptumaBloombergLSEG WorkspaceStockCharts.comStateStreetHKEJ/EJFQAlphaStock VietnamStrike.money+2 more |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Factor exposureVaR/ESPerformance attributionRebalancingPortfolio factor exposureCorrelation | Not specified |
Vendor & support | PortfoliosLabSupport: Email | 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freewatchlists: 1 · watchlist symbols: 100 · +4 more | — |
| Entry paid plan | $8.33/mo“Plus”watchlists: 5 · private portfolios: 5 · +3 more | $10/mo“RRG Online”universes: Pre-defined only · functionality: Limited (lightweight implementation) |
| Tier 2 | $20.83/mo“Pro”watchlists: 10 · private portfolios: Unlimited · +3 more | — |
| Top plan | $75/mo“Max”watchlists: 10 · watchlist symbols: 2,000 · +5 more | — |
| Custom / enterprise | — | Contact sales“RRG API”pricing: Depends on use-case (contact sales) |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between PortfoliosLab and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
PortfoliosLab leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and backtesting, while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) puts more weight on data visualizations, stock comparison, and ETF comparison. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is PortfoliosLab or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) free to use?
PortfoliosLab has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) is paid-only. If budget matters, start with PortfoliosLab and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: PortfoliosLab or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
PortfoliosLab is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Do PortfoliosLab and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose PortfoliosLab or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick PortfoliosLab if portfolio and watchlist matter to you; go with Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do PortfoliosLab and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, cryptos, and currencies. PortfoliosLab also handles mutual funds and funds. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) adds bonds and other on top.
Which has a better stock screener: PortfoliosLab or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
PortfoliosLab 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 PortfoliosLab or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
PortfoliosLab handles portfolio tracking. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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