What it does
MetaStock provides technical-analysis software for charting, market scans and system testing. D/C is designed for end-of-day, swing and position analysis with delayed data, while R/T serves intraday work. XENITH supplies market data and news and is included with R/T subscriptions.
Match the package to the research interval
MetaStock D/C uses continuously delayed data to update charts during the trading day. It suits research where immediate prices are unnecessary. R/T is intended for real-time intraday analysis. Its charts and scans can be paired with XENITH news, fundamentals and economic information.
The PowerTools focus on scanning markets and evaluating systems. For example, a scan produces candidates for a chart review; a historical system test evaluates a set of rules. Those outputs need interpretation and do not establish what a trade will earn.
XENITH is available by monthly or annual subscription, either separately or with R/T. Use the product pages to compare the software and data package together. A data subscription, charting software and any optional add-ons can serve different needs, so specify the markets and time intervals when asking sales for a package.
Strengths
- Distinct delayed and real-time products suit different research intervals
- R/T subscriptions include XENITH market data and news
Watch out for
- D/C charts use delayed data
- Package selection depends on both software and data requirements
Best for
- Technical analysts comparing chart scans and system tests
- Traders who need desktop news alongside market charts
Sources
- MetaStock software and data products (Oct 27, 2026)
- MetaStock D/C delayed-data charting (Oct 27, 2026)
- MetaStock XENITH data and subscription overview (Oct 27, 2026)