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Update Frequency

MarketAlpha updates in real time across all market phases — including Pre-Market, Regular Market, and Post-Market — and gives you full control over how frequently your data refreshes.

Market Sessions​

The platform recognizes four market states:

  • Pre-Market
  • Regular Market
  • Post-Market
  • Market Closed

These states are automatically detected based on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) hours (Eastern Time), and they directly affect:

  • Which metrics are shown or hidden
  • Which session’s prices are used for tags, icons, and filters
  • Which default screener profile is loaded when you open the Ticker or Group Screener

Update Frequency​

MarketAlpha gives you precise control over how often your screen updates — allowing you to balance performance with focus.

Choose from:

  • Real-Time → continuously updates
  • Every 1 / 5 / 10 minutes → updates periodically without constant flickering
  • Paused → data only updates when you manually refresh

Use the manual update button to trigger an instant refresh when needed.

When to Slow It Down​

Using a slower refresh rate (like 5 or 10 minutes) can help when:

  • You want to focus on analysis without the screen constantly updating, especially when studying chart setups, building profiles, or comparing filters
  • You’re reviewing past performance or profile logic and want a static reference view for consistent evaluation

Switching to a slower refresh rate doesn’t just reduce screen noise — it helps you pause, think, and stay aligned with your strategy without distraction.

Meanwhile, real-time mode is best when:

  • You're monitoring fast-moving stocks intraday
  • You rely on tight stop/target execution
  • You're watching setups in pre-market or post-market

Summary​

MarketAlpha is fully aware of where the market is in the day — and lets you adapt how you work in it. Your screen, your pace.