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Getting Started

  • How To Guide: Getting Started
  • How To Guide: Part 1 - Introduction & User Interface
  • How To Guide: Part 2 - Purchasing Stocks & Order Confirmation
  • How To Guide: Part 3 - Portfolio Summary
  • How To Guide: Part 4 - Ticker Symbols
  • How To Guide: Part 5 - Diversified Portfolios
  • How To Guide: Part 6 - Selling Stocks
  • How To Guide: Part 7 - Advanced Trade Types (Limit Order & Stop Order)
  • How To Guide: Part 9 - Canceling Orders
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • I'm new to trading. How do I get started?
  • How does margin work?
  • Does success in this simulation mean I can make money in real life?
  • How do I place a stop-loss order?
  • Can I trade mutual funds or bonds?
  • I got an email saying my account has been liquidated. Why did this happen?
  • Why does it take so long for my order to fill in the morning?
  • Why did my book value change after I sold shares?
  • Why are your commission fees so high?
  • Understanding Options Contract Codes
  • Why can't I write options?
  • How are options exercised?
  • Why did my option get liquidated when its stock split?
  • How is the volume rule calculated for options?
  • Questions about the new Stock Simulator
  • Explanation of Trade Types
  • How do I see my game rankings/leaderboard?
  • How to Trade Cryptocurrency on the Stock Simulator
  • How do I join a game or invite people to a game?
  • Why can't I trade an index?
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