[EcoFinSociety] Stock Simulation CHANGED

[Economics and Finance Society]

Hello,
Members of Economics and Finance Society @ TAMUC,
Sorry about the confusion. Investopedia has techinical difficulties with
its Stock Market simulation game. So, now we have switched to market watch.
Welcome to our stock market simulation game. Here, you will learn how to
trade stocks just like you would in real life. This is a great opportunity
for you guys to put to test various trading strategies you have learned in
class. Remember the objective is to have the highest portfolio value. The
person with the highest portfolio value on May 1st will be declared the
winner and will receive $50 in cash as prize money.

Step1: Go to www.marketwatch.com and register for a free account.

Step 2: Click on the link below To Join the Game “*Eco Fin Society Traders*
”.
            www.marketwatch.com/game/eco-fin-society-traders
Step3: Enter the password “GOLIONS”. You will get access to the game. The
game begins on Monday 16thFeb.

Step4: Watch the tutorials listed on trading stocks. These videos should
help you get started. Take a look at the attached word document for
research sources.

Rules Overview:

1. You will each receive $100,000 virtual money at start.

2. Margin trading and short selling is allowed.

3. A commission of $10 per trade will be charged.

May the best man win!

-- 
Nishanth Arepalli,
Graduate Research Assistant,
Economics & Finance Department,
Texas A&M University-Commerce.
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