Methodology
See what retail investors are discussing, what experts think, and where they disagree — before you decide.
MarketMind is designed to surface market attention, not predictions. It shows who is talking about what, where opinions align or diverge, and how discussions are grounded in real events.
TL;DR
- •We track discussions across Reddit, Twitter/X, and major news outlets daily
- •AI groups related discussions into unified topics across Stocks, Commodities, Crypto, Corporate, Fintech, and Macro
- •Sentiment is shown separately for each source, using words — not percentages
- •We highlight agreement, disagreement, and internal splits
- •Every insight links back to original sources for verification
Coverage & Sources
Captures retail investor discussion across a wide spectrum — from aggressive traders to conservative long-term investors.
Twitter/X
Curated experts including analysts, strategists, economists, and market commentators.
News
Major outlets such as Reuters, Bloomberg, WSJ, FT, and specialised tech/crypto publications.
Update frequency: Refreshed daily.
How Sources Connect
Not three feeds side by side — a connected system
- Reddit surfaces what retail investors are paying attention to — topics, tickers, and themes gaining traction
- Twitter/X adds expert interpretation on those same topics
- News validates or challenges social discussion by anchoring it to reported events
The result: a unified view where sources respond to each other, not isolated commentary streams.
How We Show Conversation
Why we don't collapse everything into one score
A single number hides disagreement — often the most important signal. Instead, we use clear language to describe sentiment for each source:
When sources agree
Alignment across Reddit, Twitter/X, and news suggests the conversation is moving in the same direction. This does not guarantee outcomes — it shows consensus of attention.
When sources disagree
Disagreement signals uncertainty or debate. Often the most valuable state — it means deeper research is required.
Even within a single source
Reddit isn't one voice. Aggressive trading communities may be bullish while conservative forums remain cautious. We surface this internal divergence when it exists.
Where This Methodology Applies
This approach powers Market Signals, Trending Tickers, Crypto Signals, and related views across MarketMind.
Wherever you see a summary or sentiment label, the same principles apply:
- •sources are shown separately
- •no single "magic" score is used
- •every insight links back to original evidence
The goal is consistency — so once you understand how to read one section, you can interpret the rest with confidence.
Discovery Screens
Rules-based, not AI picks
Discovery Screens are rules-based screeners, not AI picks. They surface stocks that match clear criteria such as:
- •Quiet Compounders — strong fundamentals, lower volatility
- •Under-the-Radar — positive momentum with low attention
Each result includes explicit reasons explaining why it qualified. Screens refresh weekly.
Penny Stocks
High risk — intentionally high friction
Penny Stocks focuses on stocks under $5 that attract speculative discussion. This section includes:
- •AI-generated bull and bear summaries
- •Credibility warnings
- •Scam-risk signals
This area is intentionally high-friction and educational. High attention does not imply quality.
Technical Definitions
Optional — for readers who want detail
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bullish | Positive mentions outweigh negative by 20%+ |
| Bearish | Negative mentions outweigh positive by 20%+ |
| Neutral | Balanced discussion (within ±20%) |
| Trusted Reddit Account | Account age ≥6 months AND karma ≥2,000 |
| Premium Reddit Account | Account age >1 year AND karma >10,000 AND comment score >5 |
| High Confidence (AI) | ≥20 source posts/comments |
| Medium Confidence (AI) | 5–19 source posts/comments |
| Low Confidence (AI) | <5 source posts/comments |
Limitations
- •Not financial advice. We show what people are saying, not what you should do.
- •Not price prediction. Sentiment does not guarantee outcomes.
- •Not comprehensive. We surface trending topics, not every discussion.
- •English-language sources only.