What MetaStock does

MetaStock is a privately held software company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, that develops and distributes desktop-based stock charting and technical analysis software for self-directed retail traders. Founded in the mid-1980s (firmographic data indicates 1985; secondary sources cite 1994), the company has operated continuously for over 30 years and positions itself as a long-standing, recognized brand in the retail technical analysis category. Its product surface is built around a core MetaStock charting platform supplemented by three specialized modules: MetaStock R/T (a real-time trading environment optimized for day traders with customizable interface and instant-execution tools), D/C Tools or "Daily Charts" (professional analysis and system testing tools aimed at swing and position traders), and XENITH (a market data, news, and analytics layer powered by Refinitiv that supplies the underlying real-time and end-of-day data feeds). The platform covers multiple asset classes including stocks, options, futures, and forex.

Under the hood, MetaStock is a rule-based technical analysis platform offering backtesting, market scanning, watchlist management, and entry/exit signal generation across historical and real-time datasets. There is no disclosed AI/ML, proprietary model, or large language model integration in the source material; the analytical engine appears to be traditional indicator- and system-test-driven. The Refinitiv XENITH partnership is the primary data backbone, providing the market data and news layer that feeds MetaStock's charting and scanning tools.

MetaStock operates a subscription-based revenue model with annual billing cadence. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed, with promotional offers (e.g., "3 months for the price of 1") used as an acquisition lever. The go-to-market is product-led growth via direct website self-serve download, supplemented by content marketing channels including a free 4th-edition technical analysis eBook with contributions from named industry experts, and an active YouTube channel for educational content. The target customer segments are day traders, swing/position traders, end-of-day traders, and multi-asset traders — all self-directed individuals rather than institutional or enterprise buyers — and the company claims "thousands of active traders" as its installed base.

Name

MetaStock

Website

https://metastock.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MetaStock provides desktop-based stock charting, technical analysis, backtesting, and market scanning software for self-directed day, swing, and end-of-day traders across stocks, options, futures, and forex via a subscription model with Refinitiv-powered market data.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions: MetaStock generates revenue through software subscriptions providing access to their charting, technical analysis, backtesting, and market scanning tools. The company offers tiered products (R/T for day traders, D/C for swing/position traders) with subscription pricing. Promotional offers like '3 months for the price of 1' indicate recurring subscription billing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MetaStock provides award-winning stock charting and technical analysis software for self-directed traders. The platform combines advanced technical analysis, backtesting, market scanning, and reliable buy/sell signals across stocks, options, futures, and forex. MetaStock offers specialized modules including MetaStock R/T for day traders, D/C Tools for swing and position traders, and integrates Refinitiv's XENITH for clean, accurate real-time and end-of-day market data, news, and analytics.

Product overview

MetaStock is a unified stock charting and market analysis platform that has served traders for over 30 years. The core MetaStock platform provides advanced technical analysis, backtesting, and market scanning tools. It is offered alongside specialized modules: MetaStock R/T for day traders requiring real-time execution tools, D/C Tools (Daily Charts) for swing and position traders needing system testing and signal generation, and XENITH for accessing Refinitiv-powered market data, news, and analytics. Together, these products serve real-time traders, swing traders, and end-of-day traders across stocks, options, futures, and forex markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XENITH: Essential news, analytics, and clean market data from Refinitiv for traders seeking insights and accurate data.
• MetaStock R/T
• D/C Tools

Products and services

• MetaStock Award-winning stock charting and technical analysis software providing advanced technical analysis tools, backtesting, and market scanning capabilities for self-directed traders across stocks, options, futures, and forex.
• MetaStock R/T (Real-Time) Real-time trading platform specifically designed for day traders, featuring a highly customizable interface and instant execution tools for immediate decision making during intraday trading.
• D/C Tools (Daily Charts) Professional analysis tools for swing and position traders, providing system testing capabilities and entry/exit signals with actionable trading guidance across daily chart data.
• XENITH Market data and analytics platform powered by Refinitiv, delivering clean, accurate real-time and end-of-day market data, essential news, and analytics for informed trading decisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by thousands of active traders worldwide

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Refinitiv (XENITH)coreTechnology or IntegrationMetaStock integrates Refinitiv's XENITH data platform to provide clean, accurate market data, essential news, and analytics to traders. This partnership delivers real-time and end-of-day market data powering MetaStock's charting and analysis tools.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TradeStation: Brokerage and trading platform offering advanced charting, technical analysis, backtesting, and strategy automation. Closely mirrors MetaStock's product surface (R/T-style real-time tools, system testing, multi-asset) but bundled with execution.
• TradingView: Browser-native charting and technical analysis platform serving self-directed traders across stocks, options, futures, forex, and crypto. Directly competes with MetaStock on charting, indicators, and social/community features, with stronger mobile and web delivery.
• Sierra Chart: Advanced charting, market depth, and trading platform designed for active futures and equities traders. Competes with MetaStock on professional-grade technical analysis, customization, and direct broker integration.
• TC2000: Stock charting and technical analysis software targeting self-directed equity and options traders, with real-time data, scanning, and watchlist tools. Closely comparable to MetaStock in customer type and core product.
• ProRealTime: Web- and desktop-based charting and technical analysis platform covering multiple asset classes with backtesting and scanning. Comparable to MetaStock in offering tiered subscriptions aimed at self-directed multi-asset traders.
• NinjaTrader: Trading and charting platform popular with active futures and forex traders, offering advanced technical analysis, strategy backtesting, and automation. Direct competitor in the downloadable-trader-workstation category alongside MetaStock.
• MetaQuotes (MetaTrader 4/5): Developer of the MetaTrader trading platform widely used by retail forex and CFD traders for charting, technical analysis, and algorithmic (EA) trading. Comparable to MetaStock as a downloadable technical-analysis and trading workstation for self-directed users.
• eSignal (ION): Real-time market data and charting platform used by active and professional traders for technical analysis across equities, futures, and forex. Overlaps with MetaStock on real-time data feeds, charting, and analysis tools.

Emerging players

• TrendSpider: Cloud-native technical analysis platform for active traders, emphasizing automated pattern recognition, multi-timeframe analysis, and AI-assisted workflows. Comparable subset of MetaStock's feature set (scanning, system testing) delivered in a modern web stack.

Broad incumbents

• thinkorswim (Charles Schwab): Brokerage-owned trading platform offering charting, technical analysis, paper trading, and strategy tools within a much broader financial services suite. Overlaps with MetaStock's analytical capabilities but bundled free with brokerage accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/metastock
• Xx.com/metastock
• Facebookfacebook.com/metastock
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/metastock

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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