Paper trading

Grassroots · #1 (**permalink**) 10-02-2007, 11:26 AM

Hey guys,

Just wondering what you use for paper trading? I've been using virtual stock exchange from marketwatch and its really, really slow. Any recommendations? Thanks

ron · #2 (**permalink**) 10-02-2007, 11:47 AM

R... unless you have real time quotes, that type of problem u see with Mrkt Watch will persist. Most free srvcs are at least 20 minutes delayed.

Grassroots · #3 (**permalink**) 10-02-2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ron

R... unless you have real time quotes, that type of problem u see with Mrkt Watch will persist. Most free srvcs are at least 20 minutes delayed.

Thanks Ron, had no idea.

Grassroots · #4 (**permalink**) 11-14-2007, 12:38 PM

Just to update this thread, the best paper trading site that I have found is without question Think or Swim where you can find here..

thinkorswim Home - Stock Option Investing - Stock Option Trading - Online Trading Stocks and Options

Dave our resident moderator turned me onto this, as far as delay I believe it is less than a few minutes. When I use the prophet tool, it is delayed by 82 seconds which seems to be about par with the quotes and trading platform. Definitely recommended to newer traders such as myself or anyone else following the forum.