Virtual Stock Exchange is an online simulation trading game where you build and manage your own portfolios and compete in games against your friends, classmates, colleagues or other players - risk-free!
Whether you're new to the U.S. financial markets or a seasoned trader, this is a powerful tool for building skill, testing and refining your strategy, or gaining important investing experience.
Virtual Stock Exchange is free and easy to use. Simply complete the brief registration form, choose or create your games, and set up your portfolios to include stocks and funds traded on the NYSE, Nasdaq and AMEX exchanges. We've even provided extensive research resources and current market news from MarketWatch to help you make informed decisions.
It's easy to find a game that suits your needs. Create your own (establishing rules ranging from starting cash balance and game end date to advanced features such as volume limitations, margin accounts and more), join a private game (by invitation only) or try out one of the many public games available. In fact, you'll see the largest and newest public games highlighted on the left-hand side of all VSE pages. Join as many as games as you like.
Once you're in a game, tracking progress is simple. Real-time rankings are available for all members and you'll see your own customized game summary on the VSE home page. You can also view portfolio summaries for you and other players in your games - and in all public games.
Before you begin, it's important to read the Trading Rules and browse our helpful FAQ.
Tip: If you previously used the older version of Virtual Stock Exchange (available at game.marketwatch.com), please read about the enhancements this new site now offers.