The MyStocks page is the one-stop place where you can trade stocks with virtual
money. The Global Stock Game (GSG) is the world's most realistic stock market
simulation, where you can have fun and learn the stock market at no cost. Yes,
it is 100% FREE.
In addition, it's is easy enough to use even if you know little or nothing
about the stock market. Even seasoned investors use this Web site to test their
investing strategies before placing real orders in the stock market.
For a tour of the stock game, click here.
You can play if you have a valid e-mail address so that
you can receive your account confirmation. You may use a friend's, parent's, or
teacher's e-mail address or get a free e-mail from Web sites like hotmail.com or
yahoo.com.
You can play this stock game as
an individual or in a group. Regardless, you must first register as a user of
this Web site.
1. Individuals
Simply fill out the online registration form and log in to your account starting
with $100,000 in your fantasy portfolio.
2. Groups
After completing Step 1 above, click create a group or join a group
by first logging in to your account.
Creating Groups:
You may set
up a group and invite co-workers or family members for a friendly competition.
Teachers may group their students and monitor their progress. Click Educator
on the top page for details.
You may customize this Web site to host a stock game contest and offer prizes to
winners. Click Contests on the top page for details.
Joining Groups:
As a student,
you must obtain the group ID and password of the class from your teacher prior
to joining the group.
As a member, you must get the group ID and password of the contest from the
organization or at the directory of the Contests page. Some contests are
open to the public and will post the ID and password on the directory.
1. You can start playing as soon as you complete your
registration.
2. This game is available 24 hours a day, year-round, even if the stock
market is closed. You can select the option to allow after hours trading in the
group registration.
3. We may from time to time delete accounts that are inactive for over 6
months.
4. We may also delete groups that have passed the date of the class or
contest period.
1. First, you must register as a user. Click sign-up
and fill out the online registration form to get started. Then, log
into your account to play.
2. You should click help
on the top of each page to read the instructions and rules of the game.
3. You must know the stock symbol of the company trading in a particular
exchange. Nortel's symbol, for instance, is "NT" in US markets (NYSE)
but is "NT.TO" in the Toronto exchange.
4. If you are interested in learning more about the stock market, you should
go through Lesson
Plans, Stock
Guide, and Online
Investing.
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