2025 Power Gauge Report Review (BY NEW MEMBER!)

Hey folks, Jeff Lenney here. I've been using Marc Chaikin's Power Gauge Report for a little while now, and they recently rolled out a major update focused on AI opportunities. Since I've been getting questions about whether it's worth the money, I figured I'd share my honest take.

Quick background on me: I don't recommend stuff unless I've actually paid for it and used it myself. Too many "reviewers" out there just rewrite sales pages without ever opening their wallets (lazy, if you ask me). I've been tracking my results with this service, so I can give you the real story.

The biggest change with this version is how they've repositioned everything around AI investing. Instead of general stock picks, Marc's now laser-focused on companies that'll benefit from AI adoption and which ones to completely avoid.

Is the Power Gauge Report Worth It in Today's Stock Market?

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Here's what caught my attention about this shift: AI is genuinely transforming entire industries right now, and most investors are either missing it completely or chasing the obvious plays everyone already knows about (hello, Nvidia at astronomical valuations).

Marc's approach is different. He's identifying the companies building the actual infrastructure - the chips, software, and services that make AI work behind the scenes. We're talking about specific sectors like data processing, cloud computing, and semiconductor plays that aren't on most people's radar yet.

The system now uses technical analysis and market analysis specifically designed for these AI opportunities, which gives traders better insights for selecting stocks in emerging areas. After using it for several months, I can say the focus feels genuine rather than just marketing hype.

Chaikin Analytics Review: Who is Marc Chaikin?

Marc Chaikin founded Chaikin Analytics and has been around Wall Street for decades. He's the creator of the Chaikin Power Gauge system and developed the famous Chaikin Money Flow indicator that professional traders use regularly.

He's created several stock screener tools and market indicators over the years, and his analysis has been featured in Forbes and other major publications. Marc Chaikin's approach focuses on using data to make informed decisions rather than following market hype.

What impressed me about his background is that Chaikin Investments partnered with major players like Nasdaq and IndexIQ to bring his Power Gauge rating system to the ETF market (when Nasdaq calls, you answer). In 2018, Marc even rang the NASDAQ opening bell to celebrate his indexes' performance.

The Nasdaq Chaikin Indexes have been outperforming their benchmarks since launching in 2014, which gives me more confidence in the methodology behind the newsletter.

On April 30, 2018, Marc and the Chaikin Analytics team rang the NASDAQ Opening Bell to commemorate the one-year anniversary of this successful debut.

The Nasdaq Chaikin Indexes, powered by the Power Gauge Rating, have outperformed their benchmarks since their inception in April 2014.

In a nutshell, Marc Chaikin is a real-life Wall Street Legend...he's a big shot!

Chaikin Analytics Features: What You Actually Get

Here's what comes with membership, currently priced at $149 for a full year (down from $499):

The core investor subscription includes monthly newsletters with detailed stock recommendations, access to the Power Gauge indicator software covering over 5,000 stocks, a model portfolio that updates regularly, and daily email alerts with market insights.

They've significantly expanded the AI-focused content. You get three special report documents:

• Chaikin's AI Power Picks - This focuses on smaller AI companies most investors haven't heard of yet. These are companies positioned to potentially double or triple their value over the next 12 months as AI adoption accelerates. I've found some interesting names in here that weren't on my radar.
• Tomorrow's 10x Power Trends - Marc's prediction on trends that will drive markets over the next 6-12 months. This goes beyond just AI to look at broader market shifts that AI is influencing. Some of his calls have been surprisingly accurate.
• Top Stocks to Avoid During the AI Boom - This might be the most valuable report. Marc identifies overvalued AI stocks, companies just adding "AI" to their business model for publicity, and traditional companies getting disrupted. Could save you from some real losers.

You also get daily email updates that go out to over 800,000 subscribers in 148 countries, plus access to their full library of past reports and issues.

There's also this mystery bonus worth $2,499, but they won't tell you what it is until you subscribe. I'll admit, I'm curious about what that includes (who doesn't love a mystery?). The service comes with a 30 days money-back guarantee, so you can get a full refund if you're not satisfied.

The subscription cost feels reasonable when you consider you're getting professional-grade analysis tools and research that would cost significantly more elsewhere.

What's Inside The Power Gauge Report Members Area?

A lot, to be honest

1.) The Monthly Newsletter and Stock Picks

Every month, Marc sends detailed analysis with his top mid-cap or large-cap stock pick, plus he maintains a model portfolio of his top 5 current recommendations. The report offers clear buy or sell guidance based on fundamental and technical analysis.

What I appreciate is how he explains his reasoning. It's not just "buy this stock" - he walks through the technical analysis, shows you the data, and explains why he thinks it's a good opportunity at that moment.

The AI focus has made the picks more targeted. Instead of random tech stocks, he's identifying companies positioned to benefit from specific AI trends. The Power Gauge Report research feels more focused and strategic than before.

2.) The Investing Portfolio Performance results

Let's take a closer look at how the Model Portfolio is performing

I can't share the specific stock names (membership rules), but I can give you the breakdown of how the model portfolio was performing when I last checked. Keep in mind, this is just the current open positions - it doesn't include any closed trades that may have been winners or losers over the past months.

As of September, 2025, here's how various sectors and niches were doing in the current open positions:

Main Model Portfolio:

• Regional banking - absolutely crushing it with a 131.80% gain since late 2023. This has been the standout winner by far.
• Healthcare software - showing a solid 22.35% return, though they recently issued a sell signal.
• Financial services technology - up 5.86%, steady performer.
• Energy/utilities - minimal gain at 0.91%, been pretty flat.
• Travel and leisure - up 6.49%, benefiting from post-pandemic recovery.

AI Power Picks Portfolio:

• Big Tech/Search - strong performer up 65.33%, one of the obvious AI beneficiaries.
• Video communications - down 3.80%, hasn't recovered from its pandemic highs.
• Infrastructure services - slight loss at -0.64%.
• Industrial technology - down 4.64%, struggling in current market.
• Digital manufacturing - small gain of 2.22%.

Remember, this snapshot only shows what's currently in the portfolio. There have been other positions that were opened and closed over the months that aren't reflected in these numbers. Some of those closed trades were profitable exits, others may have been stopped out for losses - that's just part of active portfolio management.

The mix is realistic - you've got some huge winners in traditional sectors like banking, but also some losers especially in the AI-focused picks. Not every pick works out, and these open positions don't tell the complete story of overall performance since I started following the service.

This system combines fundamental analysis with technical indicators to spot opportunities that manual research might miss. The real power of Chaikin's system lies in its ability to analyze both stock and ETF opportunities across different market conditions, though clearly some sectors are performing better than others right now.

3.) The AI-Focused Special Reports

These reports have become the highlight of the subscription for me.

Chaikin's AI Power Picks focuses on finding companies that will benefit from AI adoption but aren't obvious plays. Instead of recommending Tesla or Nvidia (which everyone already knows), Marc focuses on companies building the infrastructure that makes AI possible. This includes the Chaikin screener identifying potential trades that could see significant returns.

I've researched several of his recommendations and found companies I never would have discovered on my own. Some have worked out well, others are still developing, but the research quality is solid.

Tomorrow's 10x Power Trends goes beyond AI to examine broader market shifts. The market analysis looks at momentum indicators and market sentiment changes that could drive major gains. Marc's track record on predicting trends has been surprisingly good - better than I expected when I first subscribed.

Top Stocks to Avoid During the AI Boom has potentially saved me money. The report breaks down overvalued companies trading on hype, traditional businesses facing AI disruption, and companies with weak fundamentals despite AI positioning. I was actually considering one stock he flagged as dangerous, and it's down significantly since then.

4.) The Power Pulse System Software (AKA The Power Gauge)

Included with your Power Gauge Report membership is the Power Pulse System.

This program allows you to input any of 5,000 distinct stocks into the search bar and press one button to receive a "Bullish," "Neutral," or "Bearish" rating and a 20-factor analysis of tomorrow's stock ratings on Wall Street... TODAY... By providing you with a "Bullish","Neutral," or "Bearish".

Any stock is given a simple rating of "very bullish" to "very bearish" by the Power Gauge, which examines 20 variables in order to do so.

After that, it breaks down the 20 factors into four major categories and provides you with extremely detailed information/analyses on each one.

Let's Look At the TSLA Stock for Example (see Above Image)

Financials

Earnings

This part of the Power Gauge looks at five different factors. They show us how much profit a company has made so far this year, and also how it has changed over time.

We can get a decent picture of a firm's health by looking at the Financials and Earnings factors. However, there's more work to be done... There is still much to examine through the Power Gauge.

Technicals

The third major category is Technicals.

Technicals looks at stock price fluctuations. They're important for detecting a trend and locating the best entry point for a solid business.

Experts

The Power Gauge's final set of criteria is known as Experts.

Our “secret sauce” is the last set of criteria. It's where we examine what analysts, short sellers, and insiders are doing to provide more insight into a company's long-term prospects. This is how we keep track of what the "smart money" is up to.

This is a true secret sauce, not because we're the only ones who can make use of data... but because everyone else seems to overlook it. This gives us an opportunity to keep track of these professionals and their actions in order to time our investments.

How Will We Know When to Invest in the Best Companies?

Easy!  As a Power Gauge Report member, you've got access to a computer model so reliable, it makes your smartphone look like an abacus.

Here's the lowdown on how this baby works:

1. The Power Gauge is like the Sherlock Holmes of the stock market. It meticulously analyzes 20 crucial variables every trading day, leaving no stone unturned in its quest to identify the cream of the corporate crop. It's basically your personal detective agency for discovering fantastic investment opportunities (minus the trench coat and magnifying glass).
2. Timing isn't just for comedians. You're on the lookout for a "bullish" signal from the Power Gauge. Think of it as a giant neon sign saying, "Hey! This stock's looking pretty sweet right about now!"
3. But wait, there's more! The members' area is packed with additional nuggets of wisdom. It's like a treasure chest of investment criteria, but instead of gold doubloons, you're finding golden investment advice.
4. Now, here's where it all comes together. Combine the overall Power Gauge rating with the four category ratings, and you've got yourself a recipe for potential success that would make Gordon Ramsay jealous.

You'll find all this juicy info front and center on each stock's PowerPulse page. It's like the CliffsNotes of stock analysis - quick, easy, and might just save your financial bacon.

By wielding these tools and insights, you're not just throwing darts at a board (although that can be fun too). You're making informed decisions based on data so solid, you could build a house on it.

Remember, in the jungle of Wall Street, the Power Gauge Report is your machete, compass, and really comfy hiking boots all rolled into one. It's all about making smarter investment choices without needing a Ph.D. in finance or a crystal ball.

On the left side, you've got the overall rating for a stock (let's use TSLA as our guinea pig). But the real magic happens on the right side, where the system breaks down the stock into four key categories:

• Financials: The dollars and cents behind the company
• Earnings: Show me the money!
• Technicals: For when you want to feel like a Wall Street wizard
• Experts: Because sometimes, it's good to know what the smarty-pants are thinking

Now, here's the kicker: The Power Gauge crunches 20 different variables when it's sizing up a stock. It's like having 20 mini-Einsteins working overtime on your investment decisions.

But wait, there's more! All this complex analysis gets boiled down to four simple sliders. It's like condensing War and Peace into a tweet - decades of analytical research at a glance!

Let's look at our TSLA example:

• Earnings, Technicals, and Experts: Bullish. Tesla's strutting its stuff here.
• Financials: Bearish. Looks like Tesla's piggy bank could use a top-up.

Now, peek at Google's chart. The Power Gauge is giving it a "bullish" overall rating. In plain English, that's like saying, "Google's cooking with gas!"

When you mix this Power Gauge magic with the Chaikin Money Flow and Relative Strength indicators, you've got a recipe for potential market-beating returns. It's like having a treasure map for stocks that are ready to take off.

Follow this method, and you might just see your portfolio do the cha-cha. It's all about getting into the right companies at the right time. And according to the experts, that's the ticket to making some serious dough in the markets.

Remember, folks: In the stock market jungle, the Power Gauge is your machete, compass, and really comfy hiking boots all rolled into one. Happy investing, and may your returns be ever in your favor!

The Power Gauge System: My Experience

The core tool is this web-based system that analyzes over 5,000 stocks and gives each a simple rating: bullish, neutral, or bearish.

You type in any stock symbol and get the rating plus detailed breakdown across four categories:

• Financials covers revenue trends, debt levels, free cash flow, and valuation metrics like price to book ratios. This gives insight into financial health and fair valuation.
• Earnings looks at profit trends, earnings growth, consistency, and recent surprises. Helps you understand if the company is actually making money and improving.
• Technicals analyzes price patterns, momentum indicators, and technical signals for timing entry and exit points. This is where chart analysis and market timing come in.
• Experts tracks what analysts, short sellers, and company insiders are doing. Gives you insight into what "smart money" thinks about the company's prospects.

I've tested this system extensively on stocks I was already following, and the ratings generally make sense. For example, I ran Tesla through the Power Gauge indicator after their last earnings report. It came back neutral on financials but bullish on earnings and technicals.

The breakdown showed Tesla's valuation was stretched, but momentum was strong and earnings trends positive. I used that information to wait for a pullback to a better entry point, and it worked out well (patience pays off, apparently). Chaikin Analytics may have additional tools, but this core screener provides solid prediction capabilities.

The system also integrates with OptionsPlay for those interested in options trading strategies, though I mainly use it for stock analysis.

My Honest Take on the Power Gauge Report

After using this service for eight months, here's my assessment:

What I genuinely like: The analysis quality is consistently good. Marc's approach feels methodical rather than flashy. The AI angle isn't just marketing - he's actually identifying companies positioned to benefit from AI trends versus those getting disrupted.

The tools work: I use the Power Gauge system regularly for quick analysis on stocks I'm considering. It's saved me from a few bad decisions and helped me time entries better.

Research quality: The monthly reports are well-researched and explained clearly. I appreciate that Marc shows his work instead of just giving you picks without context.

What could be better: The mystery bonus feels gimmicky - I wish they'd just tell you what it is upfront. Some of the AI predictions appear overly optimistic, though that's common across AI-focused content currently.

Realistic expectations: This isn't day trading advice. The recommendations are designed for longer holds. You still need to do your own research. And past performance doesn't guarantee future results (obviously, but lawyers make me say it).

The $149 annual cost feels fair for what you get. I've paid more for newsletters that provided less value. The daily email updates are actually useful - market commentary without excessive fluff, plus insights into sentiment shifts that help with decision-making.

The mystery bonus remains intriguing, though I wish they'd be more transparent about it. The fact that people have apparently paid $2,499 for it suggests it's substantial (or really good marketing).

Who Should Consider This

The Power Gauge Report makes sense for investors interested in AI opportunities who want professional research to supplement their own analysis. If you're looking for someone to just tell you what to buy without explanation, this probably isn't for you.

I've found it most valuable for:

• Getting ideas for stocks I wouldn't have found otherwise
• Understanding the reasoning behind AI investment themes
• Timing entries and exits better using the technical analysis
• Avoiding overvalued AI stocks that look tempting

The service works best if you understand that investing requires patience and you're willing to hold positions for months rather than trying to make quick trades.

Bottom Line

After eight months of using the Power Gauge Report, I'm staying subscribed. The combination of Marc's expertise, useful analysis tools, and focused AI research has been worth the cost for me.

The AI focus feels genuine rather than just trendy marketing. Marc's identifying real opportunities in sectors that most investors aren't thinking about yet. The analysis quality is consistently good, and I've learned things that have helped my investing.

At $149 for a full year, it's reasonably priced for what you get. The research reports alone would cost more than that if purchased separately.

Is it perfect? No investment service is. But it's been useful enough that I plan to continue my subscription and see how the AI predictions play out over the next year.

Questions about my experience with this service? Drop them in the comments below.

Jeff

P.S. - Full disclosure: I paid for my own subscription to test this service. Some links in this review may be affiliate links where I could earn a commission if you decide to subscribe. My opinions are based on my actual experience with the service. Review updated September 2, 2025.