VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ A CURATED DIRECTORY OF FINANCIAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES ★
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Saturday, January 17, 2026
Investopedia Review, Pricing, and Features
Finance education and news publisher (founded 1999; part of People Inc.) with a free Stock Simulator for paper trading. Simulator quotes are ~20 minutes delayed and it supports long calls/puts only (no option writing). Investopedia Academy course dashboard was discontinued; prior purchasers download course files via emailed links (sent June 28, 2024).
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Key features
- Large education library: 36,000+ articles including 14,000+ definitions of financial terms; editorial standards emphasize education (no buy/sell/hold recommendations).
- Dedicated market news coverage (e.g., markets, companies, earnings, crypto, personal finance).
- Free Investopedia Stock Simulator: paper trading with Portfolio/Trade/Research/Games areas plus performance history and ranking.
- Simulator account is free; new accounts start with a $100,000 virtual balance by default.
- Simulator supports buy/sell/short/buy-to-cover actions; market/limit/stop orders; includes an in-platform stock screener.
- Simulator supports stocks, options, ETFs, and select cryptocurrencies; supports only two exchanges.
- Simulator uses a delayed data feed (~20 minutes) and states there are no plans to add real-time quotes.
- Options limitation: no short options / no option writing (so covered calls, spreads, collars are not possible).
- Crypto mode supports trading 25 popular cryptocurrencies and shows market stats (e.g., market cap, 52-week high/low).
- Financial Literacy Resource Center: free K–5 lesson plans/worksheets; promotes the Stock Simulator as an instructional tool; offers monthly educator newsletter “The Classroom Investor.”
- Free budgeting calculator for monthly income/expenses with category percentages and pie-chart output.
- Investopedia Academy: dashboard discontinued; purchasers access downloadable course content via email instructions.
FAQ
Is Investopedia free?
Investopedia is free to use. Visit the vendor site for the latest limits and onboarding details.
Who is Investopedia best for?
Investopedia is built for Retail Traders, Pro Retail, Students/Researchers, and Financial Advisors. It suits beginner, intermediate, and advanced users.
What platforms and connections does Investopedia support?
You can use Investopedia on Web.
Which markets does Investopedia cover?
It tracks Stocks, ETFs, Options, and Cryptos. Identifiers include Ticker.
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