StockCharts is one of the most established web-based charting platforms in the industry, serving technical analysts and active traders since 1999. Built around serious technical analysis, the platform offers hundreds of indicators, advanced chart types including Point & Figure and Renko charts, and powerful scanning tools that allow traders to filter the entire market based on technical criteria.
A standout feature of StockCharts is its market breadth analysis suite, which provides deep insight into the internal health of market indices. Traders can access Advance-Decline lines, McClellan Oscillators, and other breadth indicators that most competitors lack. The platform also pioneered Relative Rotation Graphs (RRG), a unique visualization tool for analyzing sector and ETF rotation.
StockCharts includes ChartSchool, one of the most comprehensive free technical analysis educational libraries available online, covering everything from chart patterns to complex indicators. Users can save ChartLists for organized watchlists and receive email or SMS alerts when technical conditions are met.
The platform is primarily focused on US stocks, ETFs, and market indices, with some coverage of mutual funds and commodities. While it lacks the social features and broker integrations of newer competitors, StockCharts remains the go-to choice for serious technical analysts who prioritize depth of analysis tools over aesthetics or community features.