The short version
What Is Chaikin Analytics, In Plain English?
Chaikin Analytics is an investment research company based in Philadelphia, founded in 2009 by Marc Chaikin. It publishes stock research for individual investors, built around the Chaikin Power Gauge, a rating that looks at 20 factors and sums each stock up as bullish, neutral or bearish. It also runs a free email newsletter called PowerFeed and sells paid research services by subscription.
Think of it as a second opinion for your stock picks. Instead of reading dozens of charts and reports yourself, you see one simple rating and the reasons behind it. It does not trade for you, and it is not a broker. You stay in charge of every decision.
The person behind it
Who Is Marc Chaikin?
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According to the company, Marc Chaikin spent more than 50 years on Wall Street as a trader, stockbroker, analyst and head of the options department at a major brokerage firm. He is best known as the inventor of the Chaikin Money Flow indicator, which the company says appears on most investing and trading platforms.
He also founded Bomar Securities, which he sold to Instinet in 1992, and the company says he pioneered one of the first real-time analytics workstations for portfolio managers. Chaikin Analytics is the firm he started to bring that kind of analysis to everyday investors.
The core tool
How The Chaikin Power Gauge Works
The Power Gauge is the heart of everything Chaikin Analytics publishes. The company describes it as a model that combines 20 factors that can affect a stock's price, then distills them into a single rating, from very bearish to very bullish.
- One clear rating. Instead of a wall of numbers, each stock gets a simple bullish, neutral or bearish signal.
- The reasons behind it. The rating screen shows which groups of factors are pulling the stock up or down, so you can see why.
- Built from professional tools. The company says the system is based on the same kind of rating Marc Chaikin helped design for Wall Street professionals.
No rating can predict the market, and the company does not claim it can guarantee results. What it offers is structure: a consistent way to look at a stock before you buy or sell it.
Before you click
What The New Presentation Is About
The presentation behind the button is produced by Chaikin Analytics. Its theme is the next stage of artificial intelligence: the huge new data centers, often called AI "superclusters", that tech companies are building, and which kinds of companies the team believes could benefit from that build-out.
Like most research presentations of this kind, it is a long video that builds its case step by step, and it ends with an invitation to subscribe to one of Chaikin Analytics' paid research services. That is where the price and the terms are shown.
Step by step
What Happens When You Click
- The video opens on Chaikin Analytics' page. It may start playing on its own. You can pause it, or come back to it later.
- It takes a while. It is long-form, so watch it when you have some time, ideally with sound on.
- The offer comes at the end. The presentation explains what the paid service includes and what it costs.
- Nothing happens unless you order. Watching is free. You only pay if you choose to fill in the order form.
Free to watch · You decide at the end · Presented by Chaikin Analytics
Your questions, answered straight
The 5 Questions People Ask Before Watching
"Is Chaikin Analytics legit?"
Yes. It is a real, long-running company: founded in 2009, based in Philadelphia, led by a founder with a public track record going back decades, and it is part of MarketWise, a large US financial publisher. The company says more than 1,000,000 people in 148 countries follow its research. It is part of the same corporate family as Stansberry Research, a well-known US financial publisher.
"Will it make me money?"
Nobody can honestly promise that, and I would be wary of anyone who does. Chaikin Analytics sells research and tools, not guaranteed results. All investing carries risk, including losing money. The value is in having a structured, data-driven way to look at stocks, which many investors find useful.
"Do I need to be an expert?"
No. The point of the Power Gauge is to make a complex analysis simple: one rating per stock, from very bearish to very bullish, with the reasons laid out. Beginners can use the rating as a starting point, and experienced investors can dig into the details.
"Does the subscription renew automatically?"
This is the one thing to check carefully. Like most research subscriptions, Chaikin Analytics' paid services are generally set to renew, and some people have complained about renewals they did not expect. The fix is simple: read the renewal terms on the order page before you pay, note the date, and if you do not want to continue, turn off auto-renewal under My Subscriptions → Manage in your Chaikin Analytics account, or call Member Services at 1-877-697-6783 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm ET, per the company's terms). Its Better Business Bureau profile includes complaints from customers who did not expect a renewal charge, so set a reminder. The company's terms say cancellation and refund rules vary by product, so the order page is where you see yours.
"Is there anything free?"
Yes. Chaikin Analytics publishes a free email newsletter, PowerFeed, with market commentary and Power Gauge insights. The presentation itself is also free to watch.
Honest fit check
Who Chaikin Analytics Is Realistically For
A good fit if you
- Already invest in US stocks, or are ready to start
- Want a clear, data-driven second opinion before you buy or sell
- Prefer simple ratings over reading charts and reports all day
- Are curious about how the AI build-out could affect the market
- Like to make your own decisions, with better information
Probably not for you if you
- Are looking for guaranteed returns or a get-rich-quick plan
- Need personal financial advice for your situation (talk to a licensed advisor)
- Do not want to keep an eye on subscription renewal dates
- Cannot afford to take any risk with the money you invest
The balance sheet
What I Like, And What To Know
What I like
- A founder with more than 50 years on Wall Street and a well-known indicator to his name
- The Power Gauge turns 20 factors into one simple rating
- Clear rating screens that show the reasons, not just a verdict
- A free newsletter, so you can get to know their style first
- Part of a large, established financial publishing group
- The presentation is free to watch, with no obligation
Good to know
- Subscriptions generally renew: check the terms and the date on the order page
- The presentation is a sales video, so treat big projections as projections
Straight answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chaikin Analytics?
Chaikin Analytics is an investment research company based in Philadelphia, founded in 2009 by Wall Street veteran Marc Chaikin. It publishes stock research for individual investors built around the Chaikin Power Gauge, a 20-factor stock rating, and offers a free newsletter called PowerFeed along with paid research subscriptions.
Is Chaikin Analytics legit?
Yes. It is a long-running company founded in 2009, led by a founder with more than 50 years on Wall Street, and part of MarketWise, a large US financial publisher. It is part of the same corporate family as Stansberry Research. As with any subscription, read the renewal terms on the order page before you buy.
Who is Marc Chaikin?
Marc Chaikin is a Wall Street veteran of more than 50 years who worked as a trader, stockbroker, analyst and head of an options department at a major brokerage. He invented the Chaikin Money Flow indicator, founded Bomar Securities, which he sold to Instinet in 1992, and later founded Chaikin Analytics.
What is the Chaikin Power Gauge?
The Power Gauge is Chaikin Analytics’ stock rating system. The company says it combines 20 factors that can affect a stock’s price and sums them up in one rating, from very bearish to very bullish, with a breakdown of the reasons behind it.
What happens when I click "Watch the Free Presentation"?
A free video presentation from Chaikin Analytics opens on their own page. It is long-form, explains the team’s research on the AI data-center build-out, and ends with an offer for one of their paid research services. Nothing is charged unless you choose to order.
Is the presentation really free?
Yes. Watching the presentation costs nothing. You only pay if you decide to fill in the order form at the end.
How much does Chaikin Analytics cost?
Prices depend on the service and the offer. The price for the service featured in the presentation is shown at the end of the video and on the order page, together with the subscription terms, before you pay anything.
Does the Chaikin Analytics subscription renew automatically?
Research subscriptions are generally set to renew. Check the renewal terms and date on the order page before you pay. If you do not want to continue, turn off auto-renewal under My Subscriptions → Manage, or call Member Services at 1-877-697-6783 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm ET), before the renewal date.
Can I get a refund?
According to the company’s terms of use, cancellation and refund policies vary by product, by purchase date and by the policy you agree to when you buy. The terms for the service you choose are shown on the order page, so read them before you order.
Can Chaikin Analytics guarantee returns?
No. No research service or rating system can guarantee investment returns, and all investing involves risk, including the loss of money. Chaikin Analytics sells research and tools to help you make your own decisions.
Is this financial advice?
No. This review and Chaikin Analytics’ research are general information, not personal financial advice. For advice on your own situation, speak with a licensed financial advisor.
Do I need investing experience to use it?
No. The Power Gauge was designed to make a complex analysis simple, with one rating per stock and the reasons laid out, so beginners can use it as a starting point and experienced investors can dig deeper.
Is there a free Chaikin Analytics newsletter?
Yes. PowerFeed is Chaikin Analytics’ free email newsletter, with market commentary and Power Gauge insights. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Is the presentation made by Chaikin Analytics itself?
Yes. The presentation is presented by Chaikin Analytics and plays on their own page. This review site is independent and is not part of Chaikin Analytics.
Who wrote this
About This Review
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Robert Hayes
Investing research and newsletter reviewer · Updated 10 October 2026
I review investing newsletters and research tools in plain language, for people who want to know what they are signing up for before they do. This review is based on Chaikin Analytics' official website, its published terms of use, its help center, and public sources on the company and its founder.
I am not a financial advisor, and nothing here is investment advice. This page is an independent review and is not the official Chaikin Analytics website.
My scoring, broken down
- Company track record (25%)4.6/5
- Ease of use (20%)4.4/5
- Research quality (20%)4.4/5
- Free value before buying (15%)4.3/5
- Subscription clarity (10%)3.6/5
- Evidence for claims (10%)3.8/5
Weighted total: 4.6 × 0.25 + 4.4 × 0.20 + 4.4 × 0.20 + 4.3 × 0.15 + 3.6 × 0.10 + 3.8 × 0.10 = 4.295, shown as 4.3. Subscription clarity scores lowest because renewal terms vary by product and are only shown on the order page.
The Final Verdict
Chaikin Analytics is a legitimate, long-running research firm built by a respected Wall Street veteran, and the Power Gauge is a genuinely simple way to bring structure to your stock picks. If you invest in US stocks and want to hear the team's view on the AI data-center build-out, the presentation is worth your time.
Watch it with a clear head, treat the big projections as projections, and read the renewal terms on the order page before you decide. Watching costs nothing.
Free video presentation · Presented by Chaikin Analytics · No obligation