New to futures? New to Lind-Waldock? Simulated trading is a great way to get your feet wet trading futures, test out a new trading approach, or explore our trading platforms.
Building confidence is what it's all about. That's why we recommend simulated trading, otherwise known as "paper trading," even if you are already an experienced trader.
We'll start you off with $50,000 in virtual dollars, so you can learn to trade futures and test out different strategies in a risk-free trading environment. You'll get unlimited access for 15 days and a free consultation with one of our Lind Plus market strategists. You can paper trade using our powerful Lind Xpress downloadable platform, or our LindConnect online trading platform, at no cost.
Simulated Futures Trading – FREE TRIAL
Once you register for your free Lind-Waldock simulated trading account, you'll place orders and get fills just like you might expect when you begin trading futures for real. But, there's no money on the line and no risk to you. You'll also gain valuable experience trading on our exclusive order-entry platforms. As you gain experience trading risk-free in a simulated environment, you build confidence in your futures trading style and approach.
Whether you are a new trader or a veteran who'd like to try out some new strategies or explore different futures markets, simulated trading can be a valuable exercise.
- FREE unlimited access for 15 days
- $50,000 initial virtual account balance
- Live market sessions and online fills
- All major futures and options contracts
- Marked-to-the-market activity reports and statements – all online
How It Works
When you register for Simulated Trading, you'll be assigned a hypothetical $50,000 account to trade, with a specially coded simulated trading account number. (Lind Xpress users: Please enter this account number and select "Simulated Trading" on the log-in screen.)
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You'll place simulated "orders" in live market sessions and receive your "fills" online. Your account and margins will be updated on a mark-to-market basis, and you'll access activity reports and statements online, just as if you had a real account. (Please note your simulated trading account has access only to delayed quotes and interactive charts, including 27 technical studies.)
As a bonus, at the end of your trial, you can discuss your trading strategies in a free consultation with a market strategist from our Lind Plus broker-assisted division.
When your free trial is up, you can continue to practice trading futures in your simulated account for a low monthly subscription of just $15, billed directly to your credit card.
Register now, and start trading risk-free with your simulated futures trading account!
Ready to trade for real? Go to open an account form.
