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!
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
- Simulator How-To Guide: Introduction
- Simulator How-To Guide: The User Interface Tabs
- Simulator How-To Guide: Purchasing Stocks
- Simulator How-To Guide: The Portfolio Summary Page
- Simulator How-To Guide: Ticker Symbol Look Up
- Simulator How-To Guide: Stock Quote Information
- Simulator How-To Guide: Diversified Portfolio
- Simulator How-To Guide: Selling Stocks
- Simulator How-To Guide: Advanced Trade Types
- Simulator How-To Guide: Short Selling
- Simulator How-To Guide: Covering Short Positions
- Simulator How-To Guide: Cancelling Orders
- Simulator How-To Guide: Margin Accounts
- Simulator How-To Guide: Buying Options
- Simulator How-To Guide: Options Usage
- Simulator How-To Guide: Conclusion
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