Learn to trade stocks without risking real money
StockSim is a stock market simulator with live quotes. Start with virtual cash, place real order types on real charts, and learn why every trade works or doesn't.
Everything you need to practice like it's real
The market data is live. The money is not. That's the point: make your mistakes here, not in your brokerage account.
Live market data
Real-time quotes for US stocks on NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX and OTC.
Real order types
Market, limit and stop-loss orders that fill the way a brokerage would.
Charts & indicators
Intraday to multi-year charts with technical indicators and overlays.
Company research
Key statistics, news and a profile for every company you trade.
Daily lessons
Short lessons on technical analysis, chart patterns and fundamentals, with practice trades.
AI trading coach
Ask about any stock or your own trade and get an instant explanation.
How it works
From zero to your first trade in under a minute.
Get virtual cash
Every account starts with a virtual balance to invest. No card, no deposit.
Pick a stock and trade
Search any US ticker, read the chart, and place a market, limit or stop order.
Learn from the result
Track your portfolio live, review what worked, and take the lesson behind it.
Inside the app
A clean, focused trading screen — built for learning, not for distraction.
Questions
Is StockSim free?
Yes. You can download StockSim and trade with virtual money for free. An optional StockSim Plus subscription unlocks premium features. Prices are shown in the app before you buy.
Is the money real?
No. Every trade uses virtual money. You can't deposit, withdraw or lose real money in StockSim.
Is the market data real?
Yes. Quotes and charts come from live market data, so you practice on the same prices real traders see.
Is this financial advice?
No. StockSim is an educational simulator. Nothing in the app is investment advice.
More answers on the support page.
Start practicing today
Free on iPhone, iPad and Android.
Disclaimer. StockSim is a stock market simulator for educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide financial, investment or trading advice. All trades use virtual money; insights, forecasts and data shown are simulations. Past performance does not guarantee future results.