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Market.Watch is free and independent. Reader support pays for servers, data, new tools, the people who build them and the prizes in our contests. Choose a level below or give any amount.

Supporter

$5/month
  • Name on the supporters wall (optional)
  • Supporter badge in contests
  • Our sincere thanks
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Backer

$25/month
  • Everything in Supporter
  • Early access to new tools
  • Vote on the next feature we build
  • Quarterly behind-the-scenes report

Patron

$100/month
  • Everything in Backer
  • Name a monthly contest prize
  • Annual live Q&A with the team

Founding Sponsor

$500+ one-time
  • Permanent credit on our About page
  • Logo or name on a tool page (12 months)
  • Direct line to the founders

Where your support goes

We publish how contributions are allocated so you can see exactly what you are funding.

Operations, hosting & data30%
Hiring talent: analysts, writers, developers25%
Promotions & marketing to reach new learners20%
Contests & prizes15%
New tools & features10%

Prefer to fund one thing?

Choose a specific purpose in the form: contests, hiring, marketing or operations. We’ll ring-fence it.

Business or foundation?

See sponsorship packages for branded support of tools, contests or the newsletter.

Make a contribution

Submit your pledge and we’ll send a secure payment link (card, PayPal, bank transfer, Interac e-Transfer or crypto) within 24 hours.

Contributions support a private website and are not tax-deductible. No goods or services are provided beyond the perks listed. Refunds on request within 14 days.

Supporters wall

Built by readers like you

The first 100 founding supporters will be listed here with a permanent badge. Your name could be the first.

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Operations

Fast, ad-light pages, uptime and premium data feeds.

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Talent

Paying analysts, writers, video creators and developers fairly.

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Contests

Cash prizes and scholarships that reward market skill.