Derivatives are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 85.24% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading derivatives with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how derivative trading works and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Demo Trading Account

Discover the financial markets with a demo account from Shares.com — a safe way to learn trading and test your strategies without risking real money.

Shares.com Demo Account

Why Choose a Demo Account on Shares.com?

Learn with No Risk

The demo account provides virtual funds, allowing you to practice trading without the fear of real financial loss.

Completely Free and Easy to Use

The demo account is 100% free and requires no initial deposit.

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What You Get with a Shares.com Demo Account

  • Access to Over 3,000 Markets: Practice trading across a wide range of markets, including stocks, indices, commodities, forex, and crypto.
  • User-Friendly Platform: Our platform is designed for simplicity and ease of use, giving you quick access to powerful trading tools and data.

What Is a Demo Account?

A demo trading account is a simulated trading environment that allows you to trade financial instruments using virtual funds. It replicates real market conditions but removes the risk of losing actual money. Whether you're a beginner learning the ropes or an experienced trader testing new strategies, a demo account is the perfect way to practice safely.

Who Could Use a Demo Account?

New Traders

Learn how to place trades and navigate a trading platform without financial pressure.

Strategy Testers

Run simulations to evaluate technical setups or algorithmic models.

Platform Explorers

Get familiar with our tools, interface, and user experience before going live.

Demo vs. Live Account: Key Differences

  • Demo Account
  • Live Account

Capital: Virtual funds
Trading Risk: None
Market Data: Real-time
Order Execution: Simulated
Emotion & Psychology: No pressure
Payouts / Withdrawals: Not applicable

Capital: Your own deposited funds
Trading Risk: Real financial risk
Market Data: Real-time
Order Execution: Actual
Emotion & Psychology: Emotions affect decisions
Payouts / Withdrawals: Profits and losses are real