Learn to invest with confidence. Practice stock trading with virtual money and real market data — no risk, all the experience.
Get Started FreeTrade with live stock prices from major exchanges. Experience the real market without risking real money.
Start with virtual capital and build your portfolio. Track your holdings, profits, and losses in real-time.
Learn about trading costs including commission, stamp duty, and FX fees. Understand the true cost of investing.
Access stocks from multiple markets including UK and US exchanges with automatic currency conversion.
Monitor your portfolio performance with detailed analytics. See your gains, losses, and overall returns.
Make mistakes without consequences. Perfect your strategy before investing real money in the market.
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Start with virtual money to invest. Top up anytime you want to try new strategies.
Look up real stock prices, analyse performance, and execute buy or sell orders.
Watch your portfolio grow (or learn from losses). Refine your investment strategy over time.
Whether you're curious about the stock market or want to test investment strategies, PlayTrade provides a safe environment to learn.
Unlike fantasy stock games, PlayTrade simulates real trading conditions including fees, spreads, and market timing — giving you practical experience that translates to real-world investing.
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