FED LIQUIDITYReserve balances, repo dynamics and front-end funding volatility back at the centre of the macro debate•
US EQUITIESMega-cap index concentration stays extreme as leadership narrows to a handful of AI-linked names•
PRECIOUS METALSGold holds near record highs as central-bank buying and fiscal deficits underpin hard-asset demand•
CHINA POLICYBeijing stimulus and balance-sheet repair remain the swing factor for global trade and EM risk•
FX & RATESDollar cyclicality and rate-cut pricing drive the G10 carry and cross-asset positioning debate•
CREDITPrivate-credit spreads and liability-management activity keep restructuring desks fully occupied•
FED LIQUIDITYReserve balances, repo dynamics and front-end funding volatility back at the centre of the macro debate•
US EQUITIESMega-cap index concentration stays extreme as leadership narrows to a handful of AI-linked names•
PRECIOUS METALSGold holds near record highs as central-bank buying and fiscal deficits underpin hard-asset demand•
CHINA POLICYBeijing stimulus and balance-sheet repair remain the swing factor for global trade and EM risk•
FX & RATESDollar cyclicality and rate-cut pricing drive the G10 carry and cross-asset positioning debate•
CREDITPrivate-credit spreads and liability-management activity keep restructuring desks fully occupied•
Directory/Pricing/MarketSmith
$200 – $1,000 / mo

How Much Does MarketSmith Cost?

MarketSmith is classified in the index as analysis covering Growth-stock chart & screening platform, publishing since 2010 from United States. Its listed pricing is ~$150/mo, with an access model of Paid Subscription.

Published tiers

MarketSmith does not publish a structured price list in the index — the listing reads “~$150/mo”. For Paid Subscription desks that usually means the price is quoted on enquiry or bundled with a platform, so treat this as an indicative classification rather than a quotation.

Prices are the publisher's publicly listed tiers as of 2026-10-04 · best-effort estimate, marked with ~ · confirm on the publisher's site

Frequently asked questions

How much does MarketSmith cost?

MarketSmith is listed at ~$150/mo (access model: Paid Subscription), classified in the "$200 – $1,000 / mo" band. No recurring price is published, so treat the figure as an indicative listing rather than a quotable number. Prices are the publisher's own publicly listed tiers as of 2026-10-04; always confirm on their site before subscribing.

Is there a free version of MarketSmith?

No free tier is listed. MarketSmith is classified as Paid Subscription, so budget for the entry tier at ~$150/mo. If that is a barrier, the alternatives below include free and freemium desks in the same category.

How does MarketSmith compare with other 69 desks in its category?

Across the 15 publications in this category that publish a recurring price, the median entry tier is about $25/month. MarketSmith sits at or above that line. Entry price is a weak quality signal on its own: analyst-time products cost more to run than data products, so compare the tier you would actually buy rather than the headline number.

Is MarketSmith worth the price?

The test is whether the desk produces primary work you cannot get free: its own data collection, filings analysis, models or channel checks. MarketSmith covers Growth-stock chart & screening platform and is classified as analysis. If you already follow that subject closely and the desk is not telling you something new, the marginal value is low regardless of price; if it is your primary source in that niche, the cost is usually trivial against a single position. This index does not accept payment for a favourable description.

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