Institutional-grade technical analysis and predictive forecasting for individual traders.
MetaStock is a premier technical analysis platform that has served the trading community for over 30 years. As of 2026, it maintains its market dominance by bridging the gap between retail trading and institutional-grade data through its partnership with Refinitiv (XENITH). The software's architecture is built around four proprietary 'Power Tools': The Explorer, The System Tester, The Forecaster, and the Expert Advisor. Unlike modern web-based charting tools, MetaStock is a heavy-duty desktop application optimized for deep data crunching and complex backtesting across thousands of securities simultaneously. Its 2026 market position is solidified by its 'Forecaster' technology, which uses statistical probability and historical pattern recognition to project future price action. It supports diverse asset classes including equities, options, futures, and forex. The platform is specifically engineered for traders who require high-fidelity data, offline analytical capabilities, and the ability to build, test, and automate complex trading systems without significant coding knowledge.
MetaStock is a premier technical analysis platform that has served the trading community for over 30 years.
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A high-speed scanning engine that filters thousands of securities based on custom technical criteria or pre-built systems.
Backtesting engine that simulates thousands of trades over decades of data to test strategy viability.
Uses patent-pending technology to analyze over 60 event markers to provide a visual 'cloud' of future price probability.
A real-time interpretation engine that provides written commentary and visual alerts on charts.
Indicators that automatically adjust their parameters based on market volatility.
A dashboard providing a top-down view of which sectors and industries are attracting capital.
Deep integration with institutional-grade data and news formerly known as Reuters 3000 Xtra.
Purchase subscription or one-time license from official website
Download the MetaStock Desktop installation package
Install the application and associated MetaStock XENITH data terminal
Authenticate the software using the provided license key
Configure the Data Center to select regional exchanges (NYSE, NASDAQ, etc.)
Synchronize the local historical database with Refinitiv servers
Open the 'Explorer' to run your first multi-ticker scan
Initialize the 'System Tester' to validate a trading strategy
Apply an 'Expert Advisor' to a live chart for real-time signal overlays
Set up 'Forecaster' clouds to visualize high-probability price targets
All Set
Ready to go
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"Users praise the platform's depth and professional-grade scanning, though some find the UI dated compared to modern web apps."
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