Frequently Asked Questions

simul8or is a free, no-registration trading simulator that offers both historical replay and live paper trading modes. What makes it unique:

• Historical Replay: Trade any past market day with real 1-second precision data
• Live Paper Trading: Practice with real-time market data during market hours
• AI Chart Analyzer: Get intelligent analysis of chart patterns and trade setups
• No Registration: Start trading immediately with no sign-up required
• Real Market Data: Actual historical and live market feeds
• Advanced Analytics: Comprehensive performance metrics and trading statistics

Quick Start (3 steps):

1. Choose your mode: Historical Replay or Live Paper Trading
2. Enter a ticker symbol: Type any stock symbol (AAPL, TSLA, etc.) or select from trending stocks
3. Start trading: Use hotkeys or buttons to place trades

Trading Actions:

• F1 - Buy (Go Long)
• F2 - Sell (Close Long Position)
• F5 - Short (Go Short)
• F6 - Cover (Close Short Position)

Completely free, no registration required!

• Start trading immediately in your browser
• No email, phone, or personal information needed
• All data saved locally in your browser
• Access all features including AI Chart Analyzer
• Optional: Set a custom alias for leaderboards

simul8or is supported by user donations (Patreon/KoFi) to keep it free and ad-free for everyone.

Both modes include the same features: AI Chart Analyzer, performance analytics, hotkeys, and leaderboard participation.

The AI analyzes:

• Chart patterns and formations
• Support and resistance levels
• Trend direction and momentum
• Optimal entry and exit points
• Stop loss recommendations
• Volume and price action signals

This feature is available in both historical and live trading modes.

Available Indicators:

• EMA 9 & 20: Exponential moving averages
• RSI: Relative Strength Index
• MACD: Moving Average Convergence Divergence
• Volume Bars: Trading volume visualization
• Trade Markers: Visual markers for your entries and exits

Chart Features:

• Toggle indicators on/off using chart toolbar
• Trim pre-market false prints option
• Interactive candlestick charts
• Real-time price updates in live mode
• 1-second data precision in historical mode

Available Order Types:

• Market Orders: Buy/Sell at current market price
• Limit Orders: Set specific entry/exit prices
• Short Selling: Bet against stock price movements
• Reverse Trades: Instantly flip from long to short (or vice versa)
• Flat Position: Close all open positions immediately

Position Sizing:

• Set specific share quantities
• Use "Max Shares" for maximum buying power
• Percentage-based position sizing
• Real-time buying power calculations

Real-Time Tracking:

• Balance: Your total virtual account balance
• P&L: Real-time profit/loss that updates with every price tick
• Position: Current open positions and their values

Comprehensive Analytics:

• Trading Metrics Dashboard: Complete performance overview
• Win Rate: Percentage of profitable trades
• Average Win/Loss: Per-trade performance analysis
• Best/Worst Trades: Biggest winners and losers
• Profit Factor: Ratio of gross profit to gross loss
• Total Trades: Complete trading activity count

Export Options:

• Export Trades: Download CSV with all trade details
• Performance Data: Export analytics and metrics
• Settings Backup: Save your configuration preferences

Data Management:

• Clear Trades: Reset all trading history
• Local Storage: All data saved in your browser
• Privacy: No data transmitted to external servers

Perfect for analyzing performance in Excel, sharing with mentors, or keeping personal records.

The Tradable Ticker Heat Map visualizes stock performance metrics across all available symbols:

• Profit/Loss visualization: Color-coded performance indicators
• Volume analysis: Trading activity levels
• Win/Loss ratios: Success rates by ticker
• Performance metrics: Comprehensive data for decision making

Use the heat map to identify trending stocks, high-volume opportunities, and popular trading symbols.

Earn badges by hitting trading milestones:

• ?? Rookie Trader: First profitable trade (Gold Star)
• ?? Active Trader: Complete 10 trades (Green Rocket)
• ? Power Trader: Complete 50 trades (Red Bolt)
• ?? Profit King: Achieve $10K total profit (Orange Trophy)
• ?? Millionaire Club: Achieve $1M total profit (Blue Diamond)
• ?? Marathon Trader: Be active for 10 consecutive days (Purple Calendar)
• ?? Frequent Flyer: Trade every day for a week (Teal Plane)
• ?? Sharp Shooter: 70%+ win rate over 10+ trades (Silver Crosshairs)
• ??? Community Badge: Join the Trading Feed conversations

Setting Your Alias: Go to Settings and enter a custom alias to appear on leaderboards.

Leaderboard Categories:

• Total Profit: Highest cumulative gains
• Win Rate: Most consistent profitable trading
• Best Single Trade: Largest individual profit
• Volume Leader: Most shares traded
• Most Active: Highest number of completed trades

Leaderboards update in real-time and provide healthy competition among traders.

The Trading Feed shows real-time simulated stock trades from all users:

• Live Trade Activity: See entry/exit points as they happen
• Performance Tracking: Watch trader P&L updates in real-time
• Share Sizes: Learn from different position sizing strategies
• Trade Duration: Analyze holding periods and timing
• Community Interaction: Participate in conversations (coming soon)

Join the Trading Feed to unlock your Community Badge and learn from other traders' strategies.

Additional Tools:

• Live Market Data: Real-time indices, stocks, and crypto prices
• Trading Memes Generator: Create and share trading humor
• Day Trading 101 Podcast: Educational content on trading psychology, risk management, and strategy
• JavaScript Stock Charts Library: Open-source charting tools
• Crypto Trading Bot: AI-built ETH trading bot for experimentation

Educational Resources:

• Risk management principles
• Trading psychology insights
• Strategy development guidance
• Market analysis techniques

Data Quality:

• Historical Data: Real 1-second precision market data
• Live Data: Real-time market feeds during trading hours
• Realistic Spreads: Includes bid/ask spreads for accurate simulation
• Volume Data: Actual trading volumes
• Market Events: Real earnings, news reactions, and volatility

Limitations: As noted in the disclaimer, the simulation may not replicate all aspects of real trading including order execution delays, price slippage, and full market depth.

Visual Settings:

• Show/Hide Trade Markers: Toggle your entry/exit points
• Volume Display: Show/hide volume bars
• Technical Indicators: Toggle EMA, RSI, MACD on/off
• Pre-market Filter: Remove false price movements before market open

Trading Settings:

• User Alias: Set custom name for leaderboards
• Default Share Size: Configure position sizing preferences
• Hotkey Configuration: Use F1-F6 for rapid trading
• Full Tilt Mode: Trade with maximum available shares

simul8or is built with zero dependencies using pure JavaScript, CSS, and ASP.NET, making it compatible with:

• Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions)
• Devices: Desktop, laptop, tablet, mobile
• Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
• No Downloads: Runs entirely in your web browser
• Lightweight: Fast loading with minimal system requirements

For best experience, use a desktop or laptop with a reliable internet connection during live trading sessions.

Privacy & Security:

• Local Storage Only: All your trading data stays in your browser
• No Personal Data: No email, phone, or personal information required
• No Tracking: Ad-free platform with no user tracking
• Anonymous Trading: Optional alias for leaderboards only
• Secure Connection: HTTPS encryption for all data transmission

Important: Clearing your browser data will remove your trading history. Export your data regularly if you want to keep records.

simul8or is a one-person full-time project created to help traders practice strategies without risking real money.

How to Support:

• Patreon Subscription: Monthly support for ongoing development
• KoFi Donation: One-time contributions
• Spread the Word: Share simul8or with other traders
• Community Participation: Join the Trading Feed and conversations
• Feedback: Report bugs and suggest new features

Your support helps cover server costs, market data feeds, and continuous development to keep simul8or free and ad-free for everyone.

Contact Options:

• Contact Page: Use the built-in contact form
• Email: Send detailed bug reports or feature requests
• Community: Discuss issues in the Trading Feed
• GitHub: Technical contributions and open-source projects

When Reporting Issues:

• Describe the problem step-by-step
• Include browser and device information
• Mention if it's historical or live trading mode
• Screenshots can be very helpful

Feature requests and feedback are always welcome - this platform evolves based on user needs!

Important Disclaimers:

Simulation Limitations:

• Order Execution: May not include realistic delays
• Price Slippage: Real trading may have different fill prices
• Market Impact: Large orders in real markets can affect prices
• Complex Orders: Some advanced order types not simulated
• Market Depth: Simplified bid/ask representation

Risk Disclosure: Success in simulation does not guarantee success in real trading. Day trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors.

No Financial Advice: simul8or does not provide investment advice. All features including:

• AI Chart Analyzer recommendations
• Trading strategies and patterns
• Performance analytics and metrics
• Educational content and podcasts

Are purely for educational and entertainment purposes. Always:

• Do your own research before real trading
• Consult with qualified financial advisors
• Never risk more than you can afford to lose
• Practice extensively before using real money