What is TipRanks?

At CMC Invest, we’ve packed our platform with powerful research tools designed to give you an edge. Whether you’re using TheScreener for in-depth analysis, checking ESG ratings, exploring Morningstar insights, or diving into TipRanks, there’s something here to elevate your investing game.

In this article, we’re shining a spotlight on TipRanks. From first time investors to seasoned investor after that extra edge, TipRanks has insights to support your next move.

So, what is TipRanks?

TipRanks puts Wall Street's top minds at your fingertips, helping you make clear, data-driven investment choices; from expert stock ratings and market analysis to insider moves.

Analyst ratings

Want to know which stocks the experts are buying or selling?

Get trusted insights from over 96,000 financial experts including Wall Street analysts, hedge fund managers, financial bloggers, and even corporate insiders. Together, they cover more than 20,000 companies and 4,500 ETFs across 14 global markets.

You’ll get access to 12-month price targets, buy/hold/sell ratings, and historical performance metrics that show how accurate each expert’s past recommendations have been. It’s a powerful way to add perspective and validation to your own research — and make more informed, confident investment decisions.

Smart Score

TipRanks’ Smart Score is like a stock report card providing a quick, data-driven snapshot that from a wide range of market signals into a simple rating from 1 to 10. A 10 indicates the most bullish outlook and 1 the most bearish. It’s designed to help investors quickly assess the overall sentiment and potential of a stock without getting lost in the detail.

The Smart Score pulls together insights from multiple sources, including analyst ratings, hedge fund activity, how company insiders are trading, media coverage, and broader investor sentiment. It also takes into account technical indicators, fundamental financial data, and the opinions of financial bloggers with an accurate track record.

By blending these eight factors into a single score, the Smart Score helps you cut through the noise and make faster, more informed decisions. Whether you're building a watchlist, reviewing your portfolio, or just looking for new ideas.

News and Analysis

TipRanks’ News and Analysis section helps you stay informed with timely, expert-driven insights on the US market. Covering both high-profile names and under-the-radar opportunities, the content is curated and written by a team of 25 seasoned equity analysts who cut through the noise to bring you what really matters.

Whether it’s breaking news, earnings updates, or broader market trends, the analysis is clear, concise, and free from unnecessary jargon — making it easy to understand even if you’re not a market expert. Each article aims to explain not just what’s happening, but why it matters, helping you connect the dots and see how certain developments could impact your portfolio.

Bulls Say, Bears Say

The "Bulls Say, Bears Say" feature lays out key arguments from both bullish and bearish perspectives, giving you a quick, balanced view of the key factors driving sentiment. It’s a simple way to spot potential risks or opportunities before making a move.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts

For a deeper dive into expert sentiment, TipRanks offers a comprehensive view of analyst forecasts, all in one easy-to-read table. Here, you’ll find price targets, ratings, and updates from top analysts at major institutions. You can see whether they’ve reiterated, upgraded, or downgraded their views, along with the expected upside or downside based on their latest price targets. Each analyst’s rating is backed by a performance track record, helping you weigh not just what they’re saying, but how accurate they’ve been in the past.

Ready to explore TipRanks?

TipRanks is already included with your CMC Invest account, so getting started is easy.

Just search for the stock or ETF you’re interested in, then head to the top of the Stock Summary page and select TipRanks to dive into the insights.