Simulator How-To Guide: Introduction

Investing in the stock market can be an intimidating and complex task for many new investors. Investing brings a considerable amount of rewards, as well as risks. So, before putting your hard-earned savings on the line, why not practice with a virtual account?

Our Simulator uses real data from the stock markets in order to reproduce the experience of using a real online brokerage account. Users are provided with a virtual cash balance and can place virtual trades using real market data. The simulator is used for a variety of reasons: educators use it as a tool to introduce students to the stock market, some employ it to test new investing strategies, and others use it to experience what it "feels like" to place a trade. Regardless of your current level of financial knowledge, the Simulator can help make you a better investor.

In addition to the educational aspect, we think the Simulator is pretty fun as well!

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Table of Contents

1) Simulator How-To Guide: Introduction

2) Simulator How-To Guide: The User Interface Tabs

3) Simulator How-To Guide: Purchasing Stocks

4) Simulator How-To Guide: The Portfolio Summary Page

5) Simulator How-To Guide: Ticker Symbol Look Up

6) Simulator How-To Guide: Stock Quote Information

7) Simulator How-To Guide: Diversified Portfolio

8) Simulator How-To Guide: Selling Stocks

9) Simulator How-To Guide: Advanced Trade Types

10) Simulator How-To Guide: Short Selling

11) Simulator How-To Guide: Covering Short Positions

12) Simulator How-To Guide: Cancelling Orders

13) Simulator How-To Guide: Margin Accounts

14) Simulator How-To Guide: Buying Options

15) Simulator How-To Guide: Options Usage

16) Simulator How-To Guide: Conclusion

Filed Under: Investing Basics, Stocks, Swing Trading, Technical Analysis