Stock Market Simulator
Free paper trading with live prices: buy/sell stocks, watchlist, charts, portfolio allocation, win-rate stats, and CSV export. $100,000 virtual cash — no signup.
Paper trade stocks and ETFs with live market prices, a watchlist, charts, and portfolio stats. Start with virtual cash, practice buy/sell discipline, and export your trade history — no brokerage account required.
What is a stock market simulator and why should you use it?
A stock market simulator (also called paper trading or virtual trading) lets you practice buying and selling stocks with fake money while using real market data. It's the safest way to learn trading strategies, test new ideas, or get comfortable with market movements without risking a single dollar. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced trader testing a new strategy, this free stock market simulator gives you real-world practice without real-world consequences.
How to use this free paper trading desk
- Start with $100,000 virtual cash (customize on reset in Stats).
- Search a ticker or company name, or tap a popular stock / index ETF.
- Review the live quote and price chart on the Trade tab.
- Place a market or limit order by shares or dollars — then arm stop-loss / take-profit on open positions.
- Track allocation, SPY benchmark, achievements, and export fills as CSV from Stats / Orders.
Your book stays in your browser, so you can close the tab and come back later to see how your picks performed — just like checking a real brokerage account.
Key features of our stock market simulator
- Trading-desk UI: Session status (pre / open / after-hours), live index strip (SPY, QQQ, DIA, IWM), and blotter-style orders.
- Live market data: Trade against real quotes and charts, not random simulated prices.
- Market & limit orders: Instant fills at the last quote, or working limits that fill when price crosses.
- Stop-loss & take-profit: Arm paper exits on open longs and manage them from the Orders tab.
- Allocation pie:See each holding's weight vs cash at a glance.
- SPY benchmark: Equity curve overlaid with starting cash scaled by SPY since your session began.
- Achievements & stats:Win rate, realized P&L, and desk badges that unlock as you practice.
- Watchlist & CSV export: Follow tickers without buying; download your fill history for journaling.
- No signup: Start immediately. Reset anytime with custom starting capital.
Frequently asked questions
Tips for using a stock market simulator effectively
- Treat it like real money: Reckless paper trades teach bad habits. Size positions intentionally.
- Journal your reasoning: Note why you bought and set an exit with stop / take-profit — then review Stats after you close.
- Benchmark yourself: Beating (or trailing) SPY on the equity chart keeps practice honest.
- Give trades time: Check back over days or weeks; markets rarely prove a thesis in five minutes.
Related free trading tools
Pair this simulator with our live stock lookup for fundamentals, the position size calculator to practice risk sizing, the portfolio tracker for real holdings, and the investment return calculator to measure results. Browse all free stock trading tools.
Popular stocks to practice with
New to trading? Start with liquid names like Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Tesla (TSLA), Amazon (AMZN), or Nvidia (NVDA). Or practice diversified ETF paper trading with SPY (S&P 500), QQQ (Nasdaq-100), DIA (Dow), or IWM (Russell 2000). High volume and clear news flow make these easier learning vehicles than illiquid small caps.
This stock market simulator is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Past performance (even simulated) does not guarantee future results. Real trading involves risk of loss. Always do your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before investing real money.
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