Wall Street Survivor With the creators dubbing it “the web’s best stock market simulator,” Wall Street Survivor uses fake cash and real stock price tracking to teach players how to invest. Since it’s a browser game, you won’t need to download any app or software to play. You only need to sign up for an account and jump right in. Rather than only providing a simulator, Wall Street Survivor‘s site also provides tips, glossaries, and courses to help you understand stock markets. When you want to play the game, you can choose to join a league or create your own. There’s a practice league for newbies, so you’re not thrown into the deep end and forced to compete against experienced players. You start off with a balance of $100 000, which you can invest as you choose. Since it’s a practice league, you don’t have to worry about all your in-game money. All these features add up to an experience that is perfect for those who are serious about learning the ins and outs of the stock market. And best of all, you use your ingame currency to purchase perks. These include actual learning courses which means you don’t have to doll out your actual money to enroll.
Best Brokers: Stock Simulator Best Brokers: Stock Simulator gives the widest range of stock markets to invest in. A welcome feature of the investment app is that it has a whole separate tab for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum hot assets on the markets. The app’s versatility also shows through its other features, including a newsreader, friends list, and messaging functionality. In terms of learning, Best Brokers offers a series of videos for you to watch. The app’s FAQ is also handy it outlines trading hours, order functionality, and other useful information. When ordering outside of trading hours, the app lets you know how long until the specific market opens. This is extremely useful if you’re not familiar with stock market opening hours. Thanks to its user-friendly interface, sleek appearance, and variety of investment options, Best Brokers is a great option for beginners who might feel overwhelmed by other stock exchange apps and games. It has a casual feel that won’t deter those who might be put off by a wall of text and statistics. Market Digest Nigeria 55
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