CMT — Chartered Market Technician

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Fee confirmed per exam administration (Dec 2026 sitting): Academic Partner $295, Early $875, Standard $1,075, Late $1,475 (registration covers exam access, not itemized per level on this page). Requires qualifying professional experience + CMT Association Professional Membership application (with references) to earn the charter, in addition to passing 3 exam levels.

Issuer
CMT Association
Industry
Finance & Accounting
Domain
Investment Analysis & Asset Management
Level
Expert
Exam fee
$1,075 — verified 2026-09-26

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: Qualifying professional work experience in market analysis/investment decisions; CMT Association Professional Membership (with references) required to earn the charter

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 1 year. Renew by none.

Annual membership dues and ethics attestation

Recognition

The technical-analysis charter; recognised by FINRA for Series 86 waiver

Related certifications

Career paths that include CMT

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