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Simulated trading for crypto, stocks, options & mutual funds

Practice trading across every major market — crypto, stocks, options and mutual funds — with paper money. Let an AI coach explain real-world strategies as you go. Zero risk, zero real money.

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Practice portfolio · live preview
$1,392.39
-$29.13
AAPLStock
4 @ $182.10
$787.68
+8.14%
AAPL250117C190Option
1 @ $3.90
$299.17
-23.29%
VFIAXMutual Fund
0.6 @ $505.20
$305.54
+0.80%
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Why TickerSkill

One paper account, every market. Build the muscle memory of real trading without the cost of real mistakes.

Crypto

Trade 24/7 volatility risk-free

Practice timing BTC, ETH and altcoin swings without putting real coins on the line.

Stocks

Build conviction in every ticker

Screen blue chips and growth names, place market or limit orders, and track P&L per position.

Options

Learn calls, puts & the greeks

Paper-trade single-leg options to internalize strikes, expirations and breakevens before risking capital.

Mutual Funds

Practice long-term allocation

Test index, bond and sector funds to feel how diversified portfolios behave over time.

Zero real-money risk
Live-feel price ticks
AI coach on every trade

Live-feel screener

Stocks, options chains and mutual funds with real-time-style price ticks.

$1,000 paper account

Get a fresh balance the moment you sign up. Track P&L on every position.

AI strategy coach

Learn covered calls, the wheel, DCA and more — explained in your context.

Candlestick analysis

Indicators, candlesticks and overlays to practice technical trade analysis.

🚀 Beginner friendly

Let's Get Started 📈

New to trading? No stress. Here's the absolute essentials — what stocks are, how prices move, and a 5-step path to your first trade.

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What is a stock?

A stock is a tiny slice of ownership in a company. Buy one share of Apple and you literally own a sliver of Apple — profits, losses, and all.

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Why do prices move?

Supply & demand. Good earnings, hype, or news bring buyers in → price up. Bad news or fear → sellers rush out → price down. That's the whole game.

🛤️ 5 Steps to Your First Trade

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Learn the basics
Understand tickers, shares, bid/ask, and market hours.
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Paper trade first
Practice with fake money. Zero risk, real lessons.
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Pick a stock
Start with a company you know and believe in.
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Place an order
Market order = buy now. Limit order = buy at your price.
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Track & learn
Review wins and losses. Iterate. Repeat.
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Taxes matter
Held < 1 year? Taxed as ordinary income. Held > 1 year? Lower capital gains rate.
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Practice first
Paper trading lets you simulate trades risk-free. That's literally what TickerSkill is for.
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Slow & steady wins
Index funds (VOO, SPY) beat most active traders long-term. Don't underestimate boring.

📚 Quick Glossary

Ticker
Short code for a stock (e.g. AAPL = Apple).
Share
One unit of ownership in a company.
Bid / Ask
Highest price buyers will pay vs. lowest sellers accept.
Market Order
Buy or sell immediately at current price.
Limit Order
Only execute at your chosen price or better.
Dividend
Cash a company pays out to shareholders.
ETF
A basket of stocks you buy as one (e.g. SPY = S&P 500).
Bull / Bear
Optimistic rising market vs. pessimistic falling market.
Volatility
How wildly a stock price swings up and down.
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Ready to try it for real (without the risk)?
Spin up a $1,000 paper account and place your first trade in under 60 seconds.