Yes. You must complete registration and create an account to join and play games. It takes less than a minute and is, of course, free. Remember, you also gain access to key features on MarketWatch when you register for Virtual Stock Exchange.
Use the email address and password you created when you registered. If you forget your password, there's a link to help you in the login area.
Sure. Just click My Account from the upper-right corner of any page. This gives you one-click access to your membership information and games.
This would only happen if you share your computer with another gamer and that person is currently logged in or has saved his or her login to the machine by checking the Remember Me box to the left of the login button. To turn this feature off, simply click the Log Out link in the upper-right corner of any VSE page.
Unfortunately, not at this time. Here are some key things you should know about this new, upgraded version of VSE:
The old version of VSE will remain live until July 2006, at which time you must upgrade if you haven't done so already.
Specifically, this new version enhances:
Stay tuned! More key enhancements, such as the ability to email game participants, receive rankings automatically, and create a Web page to communicate with other gamers, are coming soon.
Find games to join! Use the Find a Game to Join Game link on the left-hand side of any page. From there, browse available public games. You can also get a quick view of the largest and newest public games available; once you're logged in, they'll always be listed on the left-hand side of any page. Once you've joined a game, set up your portfolio.
No. Some games are private and open by invitation only from the game's creator. And some public games won't allow new players once the game has started. You can, however, join any of the thousands of available public games.
No this is strictly a simulation!
Use the expansive collection of News & Research tools to help you decide. You can chart a stock's progress, examine in-depth financials, read its latest announcements and much more to help you make informed decisions.
Sure. Use the Create a Game link on the left-hand side of any page to begin. Read our Game Setup help page for more details.
Read our Virtual Stock Exchange Rules and Trading Overview pages for details that will help you get started.
Trades are filled as follows:
Market Open Orders
All Market Open orders placed before the opening bell (9:30 a.m. EST) will be executed, based on the opening price, at or around 9:50 a.m. assuming there is sufficient Market Volume for the order. If there is insufficient volume for the order to be executed or an opening price has yet to be established (i.e. there is zero volume), we will attempt to complete the order every 20 minutes until the market closes. If the stock does not generate sufficient trading volume by the closing bell, the order will expire. Also, we will partially fill orders whenever possible (the remaining un-purchased shares will NOT be filled at a later time for Market Open orders).
Market Close Orders
All Market Close orders will be executed at or around 45 minutes after the closing bell (4:00 p.m. EST), assuming there is sufficient Market Volume for the order. If there is not sufficient volume to complete the entire order, we will partially fill whenever possible. If there is no volume, the order will expire.
Market Orders
Your market order will be confirmed 20 minutes after being placed. It's possible that, during heavy trading, orders may be slightly delayed.
Stop and Limit Orders
We will check each stop and limit order every few minutes to see if the stop/limit price has been met until the market close. Day orders will expire if the Stop/Limit price is not met. GTC orders will remain open until executed, if ever. For more information on Stop and Limit Orders, please refer to the SEC's answer section.
No. Anyone can join a public game; there is no limit.
Yes. Click Game Admin. from the game's listing on the left-hand side of any page. Then click View All Players. Check the delete box for the player you wish to remove and click the Delete Selected button.
Yes. A game creator can decide to stop and reset a game, using the Game Admin. from within the My Games area (left-hand side of any page).
You can't change a begin date, obviously, if the game is underway. You can alter an end date (assuming you are the game creator) by going to the Game Admin. area within My Games (left-hand side of any page).
At this time, there is no limit on the start balance.
You may change some rules but not all. Read our Administration help page for more details.
Some game creators use the game's message area (at the top of the game summary) page to communicate with players. Email and Web page communications tools are a planned enhancement for VSE.
Not yet. We're working on adding email and Web page communications tools in the near future. However, for now, you can update the commentary/message you wrote during initial game setup at any time (up to 1,000 characters including spaces). Just click Game Admin. within the game's customized area on My Games at any time to do this.
Here's a quick overview of what you need to know:
Yes. Just click My Portfolio from within the game area (in My Games, on the left-hand side of any page).
No. This feature is not available.
See our comprehensive help section on My Portfolio.
Yes as many as you like. Click Create a Personal Portfolio from the left-hand side of any page.
Yes. Your account is reconciled for stock splits and dividends are posted after U.S. market close.
Rankings are continuously updated throughout the U.S. trading day. Access them by clicking the Players & Rank link within any game listed on your My Games list (left-hand side of any page).
Yes, you can sort rankings. This allows you to see the list in either an ascending or descending view. Just click the column headers to use this feature.