Trade Stocks, Options & Futures
— Long or Short, Zero Risk
STKMRKT's free paper trading simulator gives you $100,000 in virtual cash to go long or short on stocks, trade options (calls & puts), and trade NQ/ES futures — all at live market prices, completely free.
Everything included, always free
No tiers. No paywalls. Every feature below is free for every registered user.
Paper Stock Trading
Buy any US-listed stock at live market prices using your $100,000 virtual balance. Track unrealized and realized P&L in real time.
Short Selling
Short any US-listed stock at live prices — borrow, sell, and cover later to close. Practice betting on a decline with zero real risk.
Options Trading Simulator
Browse the live options chain for any ticker. Buy call and put contracts at real bid/ask prices. Practice multi-leg strategies risk-free before using real money.
Futures Trading
Go long or short E-mini Nasdaq (NQ) and S&P 500 (ES) futures with real margin mechanics — same leverage, zero real money at risk.
Portfolio P&L Tracking
See your full virtual portfolio at a glance — open positions, cost basis, current value, unrealized gain/loss, and cash balance updated live.
Stock Lookup & Research
Research any ticker with analyst ratings from 10+ providers, technical ratings, price targets, short interest, moving averages, and news sentiment — all in one place.
Watchlist
Save the stocks you're following. Your watchlist syncs across sessions so you never lose track of a setup you're monitoring.
Daily Trading Plans
Every market day, our team publishes a free day trading plan — ranked watchlist, entry/exit levels, stop losses, and conviction scores. Use it to guide your paper trades.
Practice Options Trading — Free
Options trading is powerful but risky with real money. Our simulator lets you learn the mechanics first — live options chains, realistic fill prices, and actual Greeks — without putting a dollar on the line.
- ✓ Buy calls and puts on any listed stock
- ✓ Live options chain with real bid/ask spreads
- ✓ Track open options positions and P&L
- ✓ Close contracts at market price any time
- ✓ Zero real money risk
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Options chain, calls & puts
Practice on live data. Pay nothing.
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NQ & ES, long or short
Real margin mechanics. Pay nothing.
Practice Futures Trading — Free
Futures add leverage most stock trading doesn't have. Our simulator lets you learn E-mini Nasdaq (NQ) and E-mini S&P 500 (ES) margin mechanics on live prices, long or short, before ever risking real money.
- ✓ Go long or short on NQ and ES futures
- ✓ Real margin requirements, same as a live broker
- ✓ Track open contracts and live P&L
- ✓ Close a position at market price any time
- ✓ Zero real money risk
Frequently asked questions
Is it really 100% free? ↓
Yes. No subscription, no credit card, no free trial that expires. Create a free account and every feature — paper trading, options simulator, stock research, watchlist, and the daily trading plan — is yours to use forever.
Can I trade options in the simulator? ↓
Yes. You can browse a live options chain for any ticker, buy call or put contracts at real market prices using virtual cash, and close your positions at any time. It uses real bid/ask spreads so your paper trades reflect realistic conditions.
Can I short sell stocks in the simulator? ↓
Yes. Short a stock directly from the trade form — borrow and sell at the live price — then cover from your holdings at any time to close the position and lock in your virtual gain or loss.
Can I trade futures in the simulator? ↓
Yes. Go long or short on E-mini Nasdaq (NQ) and E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures at live prices, with the same margin mechanics a real futures broker uses — all with your virtual cash balance.
How much virtual money do I start with? ↓
Every account starts with $100,000 in virtual cash. That balance is used across stock (long or short), options, and futures positions, and your portfolio value updates in real time as market prices move.
Does it use real market data? ↓
Yes. Stock prices, options chains, analyst ratings, news sentiment, and technical indicators are all sourced from live market data. Your paper trades execute at real prices, so your results match what would have happened in the actual market.
What else do I get with a free account? ↓
Your free account includes everything: paper trading, options simulator, stock lookup with 10+ analyst ratings, personal watchlist, personalized news feed, earnings calendar, IPO tracker, 60 days of historical market trend data, and the free daily trading plan published every market day.
New to trading? Start here
Read these free guides first, then practice what you learn in the simulator.
What Are Stock Options?
Calls, puts, strike prices, expiration — the complete beginner's foundation.
Read guide →How to Read an Options Chain
Bid, ask, volume, open interest, delta, and theta — every column explained.
Read guide →Options Strategies for Beginners
Long call, long put, covered call, protective put — the four to master first.
Read guide →What Is Short Selling?
How shorting works, short interest, short squeezes, and the risk of unlimited loss.
Read guide →What Are Futures Contracts?
Margin, leverage, and how NQ and ES contracts actually work — with a real example.
Read guide →Start practicing today — it's free
No credit card. No expiry date. Just create an account and start trading.
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