Market Research
Market Research assesses the quality, depth, frequency, and practical value of the research resources provided by a broker. We review market news, technical and fundamental analysis, economic calendars, research tools, trading ideas, analyst commentary, and other resources that may help traders understand market conditions and identify potential opportunities.
Where possible, we evaluate research directly through the broker’s website, client area, trading platforms, and mobile applications. We consider both publicly available material and research tools or content available to registered clients.
| Assessment Factor | Overall Weight |
|---|---|
| Market news and analysis | 25% |
| Technical and fundamental analysis | 25% |
| Research tools and calendars | 20% |
| Trading ideas and analyst insights | 20% |
| Research quality and usefulness | 10% |
Market News & Analysis
| Market News & Analysis | Points |
|---|---|
| Extensive original market coverage is available across multiple asset classes, with analysis updated daily or several times per week | 5 |
| Regular market news and analysis are provided, with meaningful commentary generally published at least weekly | 4 |
| Some market news and analysis are available, but coverage, depth, or publishing frequency is inconsistent | 3 |
| Research is mostly limited to basic market news, short commentary, or occasional updates | 2 |
| No meaningful market news or analysis is provided, or available content is significantly outdated or primarily promotional | 1 |
Technical & Fundamental Analysis
| Technical & Fundamental Analysis | Points |
|---|---|
| Detailed technical and fundamental analysis is regularly available across multiple markets, including clear reasoning, charts, indicators, economic factors, or market drivers | 5 |
| Good technical and fundamental analysis is available, although one area may receive greater coverage or updates may be less frequent | 4 |
| Technical or fundamental analysis is available, but coverage is relatively basic or concentrated mainly in one type of analysis | 3 |
| Only basic technical observations, indicators, or occasional fundamental commentary are provided | 2 |
| No meaningful technical or fundamental analysis is available | 1 |
Research Tools & Calendars
| Research Tools & Calendars | Points |
|---|---|
| A strong selection of research tools is available, including an economic calendar and several additional tools such as sentiment indicators, market screeners, heatmaps, earnings calendars, calculators, or third-party research integrations | 5 |
| An economic calendar and at least two additional useful research or market-analysis tools are available | 4 |
| An economic calendar and at least one additional basic research tool are available | 3 |
| Only a basic economic calendar or a very limited research tool is available | 2 |
| No meaningful research tools or economic calendar are available, or access cannot be verified | 1 |
Trading Ideas & Analyst Insights
| Trading Ideas & Analyst Insights | Points |
|---|---|
| Regular trading ideas, analyst opinions, market outlooks, or strategy-based insights are provided across multiple markets and are updated frequently | 5 |
| Useful trading ideas or analyst commentary are provided regularly, although coverage may focus on a smaller number of markets | 4 |
| Some trading ideas, outlooks, or analyst commentary are available, but updates are irregular or relatively basic | 3 |
| Trading ideas or analyst insights are rarely published, lack detail, or offer limited practical value | 2 |
| No identifiable trading ideas, analyst commentary, or market outlooks are provided | 1 |
Research Quality & Usefulness
| Research Quality & Usefulness | Points |
|---|---|
| Research is clear, original, detailed, current, and practically useful, with strong explanations of market conditions, risks, and relevant market drivers | 5 |
| Research is generally well presented, informative, and useful, with only minor limitations in depth, originality, or coverage | 4 |
| Research provides useful basic information but may lack depth, consistency, originality, or practical interpretation | 3 |
| Research has limited educational or practical value and is often generic, superficial, outdated, or heavily promotional | 2 |
| Research is unavailable, substantially outdated, misleading, inaccessible, or offers little meaningful value to traders | 1 |