The 0–100 Score: A Beginner's Guide to Reading NexaMarkets Sentiment

You've signed up for NexaMarkets. You see a number next to each asset on your watchlist. What does it actually mean? How should you think about it? And how do you turn a score into an actionable trading edge?

This guide covers everything you need to know.

What the score represents

Every asset on NexaMarkets receives a sentiment score from 0 to 100, updated three times per trading day (9:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 4:00 PM ET). The score is generated by Claude AI, which reads and analyses the most recent news articles, analyst reports, and market commentary for that asset.

The score doesn't predict price direction. It measures the current mood of the market around that asset based on what's being written and said about it. Think of it as a thermometer for market sentiment — not a crystal ball.

The score scale

What to pay attention to

The absolute score matters, but the change matters more. A score of 72 is bullish — but a score of 72 that was 55 yesterday is a much stronger signal than a score of 72 that was 74 yesterday. NexaMarkets shows you the change arrow (up or down) and the point difference right on your watchlist.

Confidence level is your second key metric. Each score comes with a confidence rating — HIGH, MEDIUM, or LOW. High confidence means the news sources agree with each other. Low confidence means the signals are contradictory or there's very little news. A high-confidence score of 70 is a much clearer signal than a low-confidence 85.

Setting up your first alert

Alerts are how you turn passive monitoring into active intelligence. Here's how to set one up:

On the Free plan, alerts fire in-app only (you need to have the dashboard open). On Pro, alerts also send email. On Elite, you get SMS alerts delivered to your phone — even when you're away from your desk.

Common mistakes to avoid

Don't trade the score alone. Sentiment is one input, not the whole picture. Use it alongside your existing analysis — technicals, fundamentals, whatever your edge is. Sentiment tells you what other people think; your analysis tells you whether they're right.

Don't panic on a single reading. One bearish score doesn't mean sell everything. Look at the trend over multiple readings and the confidence level. A low-confidence bearish reading based on a single article is noise, not signal.

Do use the sector comparison. A score of 55 on AAPL might seem neutral — until you see that the Technology sector average is 72. That 17-point underperformance relative to peers is a much more meaningful data point than the absolute score.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not financial advice. Always do your own research before making trading decisions.