Welcome to the 5-Year Stocks Game!

What is the 5-Year Stocks Game?

This is a fun game where you get to pretend you’re investing in the stock market! You’ll start with $10,000 and pick stocks you think will do well. The game will show you how your picks would have performed over the last 5 years - just like if you had really invested that money!

How to Play

Step 1: Pick Your Stocks

  1. You’ll see a search bar at the top
  2. Type in a stock symbol (like AAPL for Apple)
  3. Choose how many shares you want to buy
  4. Click “Add Stock” to add it to your list
  5. Keep adding stocks until you’re happy with your picks

Step 2: Manage Your Money

  • You start with $10,000
  • Each stock you buy costs money
  • The game shows your remaining balance
  • You can sell stocks if you change your mind
  • Try to use all your money for the best results!

Step 3: Run the Simulation

  1. When you’re happy with your picks, click “Submit Stocks”
  2. The game will show you what would have happened
  3. You’ll see how much money you would have made (or lost)
  4. This is based on real stock prices from 5 years ago!

Tips for Success

Choosing Stocks

  • Pick companies you know and trust
  • Try different types of companies
  • Don’t put all your money in one stock
  • Some good starter stocks:
    • AAPL (Apple)
    • MSFT (Microsoft)
    • GOOGL (Google)
    • AMZN (Amazon)

Managing Your Portfolio

  • Keep track of how much money you have left
  • Make sure you have enough for each purchase
  • You can always sell stocks if you want to try different ones
  • Try to use most of your $10,000

Common Questions

What are stock symbols?

  • They’re like nicknames for companies
  • Usually 1-5 letters long
  • All capital letters
  • Examples: AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL

How do I know if I have enough money?

  • The game shows your balance at the top
  • Each stock purchase will tell you the cost
  • If you don’t have enough money, you’ll get a message

What happens after I submit my stocks?

  • The game looks at real stock prices from 5 years ago
  • It calculates how your picks would have done
  • You’ll see your final balance
  • You can only do this once, so choose carefully!

Need Help?

  • Make sure you’re typing stock symbols correctly
  • Check that you have enough money for purchases
  • If something’s not working, try refreshing the page
  • Ask for help if you’re stuck

Remember

  • This is a game to help you learn about investing
  • There are no right or wrong answers
  • Have fun trying different combinations
  • Learn from what works and what doesn’t
  • You can only run the simulation once, so make it count!