What it does
SentimenTrader combines market research with backtesting, sentiment indicators, seasonality and correlation tools. Users can build rule-based studies, save screens and monitor signals. Free calculators provide a limited starting point, while subscriptions separate reports from the fuller analytical tools.
The free Simple Backtest Calculator asks for a symbol, timeframe, direction, historical period and entry and exit criteria. You can add an S&P 500 benchmark, then supply an email address to receive the results. The separate seasonality calculator works with a symbol, starting and ending trading days, and a lookback period.
For more involved research, the full backtester adds commissions, trade-price assumptions, stops and profit targets. Its results include individual trade histories and downloadable outputs. Save a setup in My Favorite to rerun it with consistent rules. A strong historical result should still be examined for sensitivity to the chosen dates and conditions.
My Screen combines conditions within a chosen sector or index. My Signal monitors saved rules and provides email alerts. Correlation tools compare a main symbol with other assets, or compare different historical date ranges; changing the period can change the apparent relationship.
| Subscription | Annual total displayed | Main purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Research Reports | $590 per year | Analyst commentary and research |
| Essential Tools | $790 per year | Indicators, backtesting and custom analysis |
| Everything | $990 per year | Reports and analytical tools together |
The free calculators are separate from these subscriptions. Select the desired plan and billing term before checking its trial, initial payment and renewal conditions. Paid features use a subscriber account.
Developers can also choose Light Data API at $300 per year for ten indicators, with each extra indicator priced at $30 annually. This route supplies history and ongoing updates for a selected set, suitable for bringing signals into an existing research workflow.
Strengths
- Lets backtests include costs, exits and individual trade inspection
- Combines custom screens with saved signal monitoring
- Provides free calculators before a full tool subscription
Watch out for
- The free backtest calculator delivers its detailed report by email
- Full analytical tools and analyst reports have different subscription entitlements
Best for
- Investors comparing explicit market rules across historical periods
- Researchers combining sentiment, trend and correlation studies
Sources
- SentimenTrader free calculator inputs and report delivery (Oct 27, 2026)
- SentimenTrader backtest controls, results and custom tools (Oct 27, 2026)
- SentimenTrader annual plan totals, account scope and free routes (Oct 27, 2026)
- SentimenTrader Light Data API pricing and coverage (Oct 27, 2026)