StockWatch Share Trading Game

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Learn about StockWatch

Want to learn about investing in Australian shares in a fun and exciting environment?

Welcome to StockWatch.com.au, the best way to practice your new investment techniques and strategies with zero risk. The website aims to teach share trading to beginners with our unique share trading game and a wealth of investing resources. It’s free and very easy to use.

The game is a share market simulator- mimicking the Australia Stock Exchange, ASX. Our Share Trading Game allows the investor to buy and sell stocks with almost real-time market data; you can also track your profit or loss progressively and even view your trade history, just like the real thing!

If you have been thinking about buying shares but don't feel confident enough, sign up to the Share Trading Game. There’s no better way to learn than to get your hands dirty.

Play the game, learn about investing and see how you stack up compared to other members and friends - it’s all FREE!

Past game winners

Current Winner: MurphysLaw
Winner: schlepstar
Prize Money: $600
Winner: alancash
Prize Money: $200
Winner: MurphysLaw
Prize Money: $500
Winner: MurphysLaw
Prize Money: $1000
Winner: Green88
Prize Money: $1500

Share trading articles

What are CFD’s and why trade them

What are CFD's? Why Trade them? the leverage can be 20 times or greater that of the asset holder. With so many advantages attached with a Contract For Difference, they are definitely worth further investigation.

Direct Market Access (DMA) VS Market Maker (MM) - The Pros & Cons

Two major types of CFD models exist. One is called Direct Market Access (DMA), and the other is termed Market Maker (MM). They each have their own advantageous and disadvantageous. Here are the pros and cons of each

CFD Margin Requirements

Buying a Contract For Difference uses margin to create massive leverage. The two types of margin that exist are initial margin and variation margin.

CFD Trading: Calculating Overnight Interest Payments (Financing fees) with example

Learn how to calculate overnight CFD interest (financing fees) for a long position. If we trade our CFD intra-day, we do not pay financing fees.

CFD Trading: CFD real life examples with calculations (Long & short)

Here are some real life CFD trading examples. First we will examine a long CFD and the finish with a short example where we anticipate a drop in the market.

The Pros & Cons of Trading CFDs

There are many reasons for an investor to trade CFD’s, and a couple of reason why they may choose not to use them. Here are a list of examples. A prudent investor will weigh out the pros and cons of this investment vehicle.

CFD Trading Risks: Learn the risks associated with trading CFDs

Contracts For Difference have some unique risks associated with them, as well as some general dangers common to many investment types. Here are the top 7 risks associated with trading CFDs.

How to Choose the Best CFD Provider for You

No doubt you want the best rates, the most reliable providers, trustworthiness, and a wide range of options on CFD’s. Learn how to choose the best CFD provider for you

Learn How To Trade CFDs: Developing a system that should make us money

Trading CFDs profitably require a careful risk management plan. Learn how to systematically look at CFD’s in bite-sized portions to develop system that should make us money.

How to Make Money In Shares

The aim of StockWatch is to help beginner's learn about investing. These articles will teach you why investing is important, how to invest in shares, finding a broker & how to buy shares.

How to Buy Shares

Step by step instructions on how to buy your first parcel of shares. Learn what 'Bid', 'Offer' and 'Last' prices mean and how you can take advantage of them with your trades.

Benefits of Investing in Shares

There are many benefits to investing in shares and we will investigate how this common form of investment can be an effective way to make money and dilute the risk.

Dividend Imputation System & Franking Credits Explained

The dividend imputation system allows investors who have been paid a dividend to take a personal tax credit (franking credit) since the company has already paid tax (30%) on this dividend.

Magic of Compound Interest

Albert Einstein called it the 8th Wonder of the World. Compound interest is one of the most basic and powerful concepts that can enhance the outcome of your investments.

Introduction to Index Funds

An index fund works by buying all the securities that make up a specific index, for example the S&P/ASX 200 index. Find out if you should invest in a Index Funds VS Managed Funds.

Managed Funds or Direct Shares

Before you can know how to best invest your money you need to first make a plan. Choose an investment vehicle/s that will best reach your invest goals.

Learn all About Trading Options

This options trading series will teach you very important aspects of options. The part series 'Introduction to Options' will teach you tips and strategies for trading options

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Green88
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Alchemist82
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thefish
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Top 10 Gains / Losses

Code	Gains
HDF	3.790%
AWB	3.660%
NXS	3.280%
MMG	2.080%
SBM	1.690%
NUF	1.600%
GNS	1.480%
APN	1.440%
ROC	1.430%
HIL	1.380%

Code	Losses
SDL	-6.450%
TSO	-6.170%
AQP	-6.140%
AWE	-4.590%
AUN	-4.570%
KZL	-4.410%
ERA	-3.910%
MAH	-3.280%
CRG	-3.230%
TPI	-3.230%

Top 5 Leaderboard

Rank	Username	Est. Total	Pts
1	MurphysLaw	$181,714.399	178.354
2	Jamielee	$73,530.249	175.693
3	lazzaa	$85,762.889	173.302
4	MyeGoodbye	$98,422.204	169.616
5	Callaway	$83,376.859	167.364

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