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Trading games
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Trading Games (also known as financial games)are games that are played using real market scenarios, where wagering happens on trading instruments. Different types of trading instruments can be used during play but players do not have to own these trading instruments. This feature makes trading games a preferred form of profit making over share trading. The outcome of playing trading games is binary, that is, it is either a win or a loss. Players can play on different types of trading markets such as ECN, NASDAQ, NYSE and Regional Exchanges and much more. Trading Games can have just one round or they can have many rounds. The player with the maximum credit wins the game. The winner of the trading games is given a cash prize. How to Play Trading Games Playing Trading Games begins by registering at sites that provide such gaming facility. Opening an account with either real money or virtual money is necessary to start playing. Players should specify the trading game that they want to enter and also put forth the initial stake money. Once the play begins, players can place their bets throughout the duration of the play. When the play duration ends, the player with the most credits wins the trading game. There can be a single winner or multiple winners, in which case these winners move to the next round in the game. Guidelines for playing Trading Games Trading Games can be played at internet sites that offer such gaming opportunities. Players have to look into factors such as: Thorough study of trading markets and game conditions is vital before getting into such games * Choose a reputable site for playing trading games. Compare different sites to find which is best * Beginners should initially play using virtual money through a demo account and should open a real account only when they become adept at playing * Players should check the amount they spend in gambling. Only that amount that can be afforded in losses should be placed on wagers. * Continuously sitting throughout the trading game in not wise. Taking breaks is important to refresh, which helps to build better strategies. * Understanding terms like stop loss, hedging, shorting, pairs trading and momentum trading helps to reduce trading loss and get maximum benefits from trading strategies. Trading Games Software Trading Games are played using trading game software which is provided by the site offering trading game contests or tournaments. The software is designed to be easy-to-use and can be learnt quickly. Usually there is a tutorial available in the site on how to use the software. Players have to necessarily use this software when playing and they can interact with other players through it. The advantage in using such software is that it enables players, to place their bets instantly. This means faster betting which can bring in profits quicker. The software provides analysis tools on market movements. Advanced technology such as the use of artificial intelligence, genetic algorithms and neural networks enable players to predict market movements even sharper. 
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