FAQ
If you are a teacher, professor or instructor looking to play a free stock market game with your class you can use the documents to get started.
Registration
- Is MarketWatch registration a requirement?
- Yes. You must complete registration and create an account to join and play. 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 the game. close
- What will I use to login to the site each time I visit?
- 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. close
- Can I update my account once it's been established?
- Sure. Just click My MarketWatch from the upper-right corner of any page. This gives you access to your My Account information and games. close
Getting Started
- I registered, now what do I do?
- Step 1 - Visit the company trading page and make your picks for the first week. Step 2 - come back the following week and enter picks for the upcoming week. close
- Is real money involved?
- No this is strictly a simulation. close
- How do I decide which stocks to include in my portfolio?
- 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. close
Ranking
- How often is game rank calculated?
- The players overall game rank is continuously updated while the game is in progress. Access this by clicking on Ranking in the navigation. close
Portfolio
- Can I make changes to my portfolio at any time?
- Yes. If the week has not started you can just click Company Trading from any page. close
Discussions
- How do I discuss the game with other players?
- Click on the Discussions tab from any page. You can then join in the conversation by posting a new comment in the Game Conversation.
- How do I flag an abusive comment?
- If you see an inappropriate comment, click on the "Flag" link for that comment and select one of the options: "Spam", "Offensive", "Disagree", or "Off-Topic". You will have to select one of the options to flag a comment.