Open the META chart
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Twelve DataFinancial Modeling PrepAlpacaMassiveAlpha Vantage
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What you can do with the META chart
- Candlesticks, bars, Heikin Ashi or a line, on normal, logarithmic or percentage scales, from 1 minute to monthly (depending on your data plan).
- 40 indicators including moving averages, RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands and VWAP, all with adjustable settings.
- Compare META with SPY, QQQ or a competitor on one chart to see relative performance.
- Draw and annotate: trend lines, Fibonacci levels, long/short position tools and notes, saved for META in your browser.
- Backtest ideas with a JavaScript strategy script and see the trades, win rate and equity curve.
Reading the META chart
US stocks trade from 9:30 am to 4 pm New York time, and news outside those hours shows up as a gap between one candle and the next. Earnings reports, usually four times a year, often cause the biggest moves on the META chart. Daily and weekly candles show the broader trend; intraday charts help with timing. The 50- and 200-day moving averages are widely watched on stock charts like this one.
Frequently asked questions
Is the META chart free?
Yes. FreeCharting is free, and Meta Platforms data comes from a provider you connect with your own key. Twelve Data, Financial Modeling Prep and Alpaca all have free plans.
Why does the META chart ask for an API key?
Market data is licensed, so providers ask for a key even on free plans. Your key is saved only in your browser and sent only to that provider.
Is the META price real-time?
It depends on your data plan. Many free plans give end-of-day or delayed prices; paid plans and brokerage keys (for example Alpaca or Tradier) can give real-time data.