The trading simulator for those who live and breathe markets

Test and plot new strategies for stocks, options, and futures with the complete TradeStation toolkit.

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  • Intuitive forward testing

    Stretch the limits of your strategy with unlimited paper dollars and balance resets.

  • Creative backtesting

    Choose from more than 180 built-in indicators to create strategies or build your own.

  • Real-time data

    Strategize with free real-time data to non-professional traders. Fund an account to get started.

  • Dynamic environment

    Test on-the-fly by seamlessly toggling between paper trading and live trading within our advanced platforms.

Mistakes can be costly. You were born to strategize, analyze, backtest, and paper trade.

Develop and stress-test your strategies before you trade with our simulated trading environment for stocks, options, and futures. Harness real-time data and an extensive historical database to back-test and perform forward performance testing on your strategies without using precious capital.

Customize not compromise with EasyLanguage®

Drive new strategies and automate orders without coding expertise using our syntax-based programming language, EasyLanguage. Designed for traders, not programmers, you can build and automate your strategies with ease, then put them to the test in our trading simulator.

Trading is in your DNA – trading software is in ours

Harness the power of 40 years of trading software development. Our trading simulator comes with all the features of our award-winning† desktop trading platform, designed for those born to trade stocks, options, and futures.

  • OptionStation® Pro

    Analyze options chains and position graphs, build multi-leg strategies, and so much more

  • Advanced charting

    Plot out technical analyses, compare datasets, and get in-depth stats right on your most important charts

  • Matrix

    Visualize market depth and liquidity almost instantaneously

  • RadarScreen®

    Scan and monitor up to 1,000 symbols in real-time

Cracking the code: Understanding algorithmic trading

Automating your strategies with algorithms can help you navigate market opportunities with efficiency and precision. Unlock the potential for consistent execution and data-driven optimization with algo auto trading.

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Important Information
*Although TradeStation’s trading simulator uses simulated currency, it is only available to customers who have funded their TradeStation brokerage account.
†Visit www.TradeStation.com/Awards to learn more.
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