Any good demo options trading platform and training out there?

Discussion in 'Options' started by smcoder, Dec 6, 2020.

  1. smcoder

    smcoder

    I'm trying to start experimenting simple strategies using options and I was looking both for good free training on options but even more a good demo account. I have opened a few demo accounts around but I'm really shocked at how some of these look oversimplified to the point that you can't believe that non-demo accounts handle real money. IG.com provides a decent demo options trading account (best on I found) but in the demo account it provides only options on indices, fx and a few commodities.

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  2. taowave

    taowave

    The best things in life may be free but the same does not apply to option simulators...

    If you are just starting out,Optionnet explorer is worth a look..

    It's more of a walk foward simulation as opposed to a backtester....

    You remember the old Bell Motorcycle ad??

    You got a 2 dollar head, go buy a 2 dollar helmet..
     
  3. cesfx

    cesfx

    Thinkorswim has a decent demo and a great user friendly platform.
     
  4. smcoder

    smcoder

  5. taowave

    taowave

    FWIW,I trade thru TOS,but for your purposes Optionnet is probably a better choice as far as simulators.They are complimentary products as ONE plugs into TOS for data and positions...

    For the record,I have only demoed ONE....Its a great product for traders starting out..
     
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  6. MrMuppet

    MrMuppet

    volcube
     
  7. ZBZB

    ZBZB

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  8. smcoder

    smcoder

    Thank you @ZBZB added to my bookmarks but I was looking for something more like a paper trading account for options


    Thanks
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  9. smcoder

    smcoder

    Uhm, dead? The http status 500 errors trying to access its pages.


    Thanks
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  10. MrMuppet

    MrMuppet

    #10     Dec 7, 2020
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