TradingView: The Comprehensive Technical Analysis Platform

TradingView was established in 2011 as an advanced online charting and financial market analysis tool, quickly growing to become one of the leading digital solutions relied upon by traders worldwide. The platform utilizes cloud computing technologies, allowing users to easily open and share financial charts without the need to download any additional software. In the Saudi context, TradingView has become the first choice for many individual investors and professional analysts looking to analyze stocks in the Tadawul market, especially with the increase in individual investors and awareness of technical analysis in recent years. TradingView provides full support for the Arabic language and displays all stocks listed in the Saudi market, with near-instant updates on prices and data, in addition to specialized lists such as the most active stocks and data on Saudi sectors and industries. The platform is also characterized by its active community, where analysts and traders openly share ideas and strategies, enhancing learning opportunities and experience exchange in an integrated interactive environment.

TradingView offers a wide range of technical and analytical tools that meet the needs of traders in the Saudi market. Among its most notable features are advanced interactive charts that support various candlestick patterns, line charts, and multiple time frames (from minute to monthly). The platform supports over 100 technical indicators such as moving averages, Bollinger Bands, RSI, MACD, and many more. Users can draw trend lines, identify support and resistance areas, and apply Fibonacci tools or manually draw price patterns such as head and shoulders and triangles. One of TradingView's unique strengths is its proprietary programming language, Pine Script, which allows users to create their own custom indicators and tools and share them with the community. All these tools are available within an easy-to-use interface in Arabic, making analysis more accessible and clear for Saudi investors. The platform also supports full customization of charts, creating personal watchlists, and activating smart alerts linked to price movements or technical indicators.

TradingView has ensured comprehensive coverage of stock performance in the Saudi financial market, where users can access all data of companies listed on Tadawul, including real-time prices (for subscribers) or delayed prices (for free users). The platform provides customized lists such as 'Most Active', 'Sectors', and 'Leading Stocks', with the ability to filter stocks based on financial indicators or daily performance. TradingView also supports all Saudi market indices such as TASI and major sector indices. In addition to technical data, the platform displays some available fundamental indicators such as the price-to-earnings ratio (P/E), earnings per share (EPS), and others, contributing to linking technical analysis with fundamental analysis. The data comes from official and reliable sources, with regular updates ensuring the accuracy of the information displayed for local investors.

TradingView offers a fast and user-friendly interface that fully supports the Arabic language, from main menus to detailed tools and user guides. Users can change the platform's language with the click of a button, and video tutorials and educational content in Arabic are available, along with specific instructional material for the Saudi market. This Arabic support feature has helped the platform gain popularity among Saudi investors, especially beginners, as it allows for understanding all terms and tools without needing to master English. Furthermore, TradingView enables communication with a wide Arabic community, where users can follow ideas and analyses from Arab analysts and publish their thoughts in Arabic, enhancing opportunities for collective learning and experience exchange in the local market.

The use of TradingView in Saudi Arabia has seen significant growth in recent years, driven by the increase in individual traders and the growth of the local financial market. Statistics indicate over 45 million global users of the platform by 2024, with millions of users from the Middle East and North Africa. The Saudi market records one of the highest growth rates in the number of active accounts on TradingView, with Saudi users ranking high among the countries with the most visits to the platform. Additionally, the number of indicators and ideas published by Arab traders has risen to over 400 open-source technical indicators and 4,000 trading charts by 2025. This expansion reflects TradingView's role as a key driver in spreading the culture of technical analysis in the Saudi market and has helped improve the quality of analysis and diversify investment ideas among individual investors.

TradingView falls within the financial technology (FinTech) sector, specifically in technical analysis and electronic trading platforms. This sector is experiencing a growth boom in the Kingdom as part of the Vision 2030 initiatives that support digital transformation and enhance financial innovation. Specialized bodies such as Fintech Saudi have been established to support fintech companies, and investment in this sector has risen to over $500 million in 2024. TradingView represents a part of this modern ecosystem, providing advanced analysis tools for individual investors, banks, and financial institutions. The platform's spread reflects increased financial awareness and investors' desire to leverage the best technologies to improve their investment decisions. The Saudi regulatory environment welcomes new financial technologies, focusing on investor protection and ensuring transparency, making TradingView an ideal platform for growth in the local market.

Despite TradingView's leadership in the field of technical analysis, it competes with a range of alternative platforms and services in the Saudi market. Among the most notable alternatives are local broker platforms and banking applications such as 'Al Rajhi Trade' and 'Riyad Bank Tharwa', which offer basic charts but often lack advanced analysis tools. On the other hand, there are global platforms like MetaTrader, NinjaTrader, and Investing.com, which provide diverse analytical solutions but do not always cover Saudi stocks with the same depth. Professional platforms like Bloomberg and Reuters remain targeted at institutions and are characterized by their high costs. TradingView retains the advantage of independence, comprehensive support for the Saudi market, and its active community that provides idea exchange in Arabic, making it the preferred choice for the majority of individual traders in the Kingdom.

One of the important technical developments in TradingView during 2024-2025 is its integration with global brokers such as Interactive Brokers, OANDA, and CMC Markets, allowing some users to execute trades directly through the platform in global markets (Forex, commodities, indices). As of mid-2025, direct execution of Saudi stocks through TradingView is not available, as buying and selling local stocks requires using a licensed Saudi broker account. However, investors in Saudi Arabia can use TradingView to analyze stocks and monitor the market, then execute trades through local broker platforms separately. More partnerships with regional and local brokers are expected in the coming period, which may facilitate direct linking and execution in the future.

TradingView offers several subscription options suitable for different types of users. There is a free version that provides access to most basic tools with some limitations (the number of indicators per chart, data delay, limited alerts). Paid subscriptions include Pro, Pro+, and Premium, with prices starting from around $15 per month for the Pro version and reaching $60 for the Premium version (prices vary based on offers). Paid subscriptions allow features such as live data, a larger number of indicators per chart, advanced alerts, and faster technical support. Users can also subscribe to real-time data feeds for the Saudi market for an additional fee. TradingView also offers a free trial period to experience some paid features before subscribing.

TradingView is known for the accuracy of its data and the speed of chart updates, especially for subscribers of paid packages who receive real-time data for the Saudi market through a Tadawul data subscription. For free users, the platform displays Saudi market data with a delay of about 15 minutes, which is common in most analytical platforms. TradingView ensures that data is sourced from official and reliable sources, with regular updates ensuring the integrity of prices and indicators. For investors who need immediate execution decisions, it is always advisable to rely on licensed broker platforms, while TradingView remains an ideal tool for technical and strategic analysis in the short and medium term.

TradingView has witnessed a series of technical updates during 2024-2025 that have strengthened its position in the Saudi and global markets. Among the most notable developments was the introduction of artificial intelligence tools in data analysis, expanding integration with international brokers, and improving the user interface on mobile devices. The platform launched new tools such as Trader's Score and Smart Prediction Engine, and it focused on broader support for the Arabic language through educational content and online workshops in collaboration with local experts. Coverage has expanded to include all Middle Eastern markets, with future plans to open representative offices and support more local dialects. These innovations have helped enhance the quality of analysis and expand the base of Saudi users on the platform.

Although TradingView is not a listed company in the Saudi market and is not a direct financial broker, it adheres to data security standards and user privacy protection in accordance with international standards. Data and personal information are stored on secure servers, and the platform is subject to legal controls in the regions where it operates. The platform does not require a local license from the Saudi Capital Market Authority, as it does not manage investors' funds or execute direct buy and sell transactions, but rather provides informational and analytical services only. The Capital Market Authority encourages the use of analytical tools to support investment culture, emphasizing the need to rely on licensed brokers for executing trades. It is always important to review official data sources and verify information before making any financial decisions.

TradingView places great importance on education and training, providing a vast library of lessons, videos, and webinars in multiple languages, including Arabic. New users can benefit from user guides, charting lessons, explanations of technical indicators, and Pine Script programming tutorials. The platform also offers educational content tailored to the Saudi market, including practical examples of analyzing local stocks, trading strategies, and financial management basics. Users can follow posts and ideas from Saudi or Arab analysts and engage in group discussions, enhancing interactive learning and developing financial skills among individual investors.

TradingView is expected to continue its steady growth in the Saudi market and the Arab region, benefiting from digital transformation, increased financial awareness, and regulatory support for financial technologies. The platform is likely to see more partnerships with local brokers, the development of advanced artificial intelligence tools, and enhanced Arabic educational content. The high rate of smartphone usage and the spread of high-speed internet in the Kingdom enhance access to the platform among a wide range of young investors. As the Saudi financial market continues to develop and individual investor participation increases, TradingView will remain a key choice for market analysis, provided it continues to innovate and adhere to the highest standards of security and transparency.