The headline changes
1. The Power Console, unified
Chart, QuoteCenter watchlists, the Explorer, the System Tester, the Forecaster and OptionScope now dock into a single workspace with proper window management. If you knew older MetaStock's scattered windows, this is the quality-of-life change you feel every single session.
2. OptionScope with Greeks
Option chains, Greeks and risk visualisation beside the chart. MetaStock was never an options platform; version 20 makes it a credible one for traders who express technical views through options.
3. XENITH, deeper in the app
Quotes, company overviews, economic data and news from the Refinitiv-powered XENITH terminal now surface directly inside the charting workflow rather than in a separate window.
4. Japanese candle pattern recognition, free
Greg Morris's candle pattern recognition, previously a US$399 add-on, ships in the box. It flags patterns live on your charts with the pattern name and bias.
5. Offline mode for R/T
Real-time subscribers can now work disconnected (about US$10/month as a maintenance option), useful for travelling with your workspaces and history intact.
What did not change
Still Windows desktop software, still no built-in broker execution, and still no AI-branded features; MetaStock's bet remains depth over novelty. Our full review weighs whether that bet suits you, and the 11-vs-20 page covers the longer arc if you have been away for years.
