We're taking the classic forum game of Investments into the digital age!
The concept is simple:
I'll keep a list of players in a very very special spreadsheet.The premise of the game is simple, you are an investor given some virtual dollars and use those dollars to buy virtual stocks which fluctuate every quarter in an attempt to make as much money as possible. In addition to that you can participate in various exciting events from time to time. I will be in charge of the government, the businesses that are selling stocks.
THIS IS THE SPREADSHEET.
Every 18-48 hours, I'll update the stock prices for that day, and announce any special events! Any stock price changes and events will be announced in this thread.
To start the game, each new player will be given $1,000. From there...your destiny is yours to chart! Post your stock purchases/sales here, and I'll update the spreadsheet. This game starts...right now! You can join the game at any time, always with $1,000.
Our starting selection of stocks will be limited--
This bedding company has an unbelievable selection. It's considered lightly volatile, but will tend to go up in value, generally.
This manufacturing company is well-regarded, and, despite recent overall slowdowns in manufacturing, is expected to continue to see slight, regular growth in future periods.
This clothing company is a relatively new business, which has a hold on the shoe subscription service business. This company went on Shark Tank, though the episode has not premiered yet. As a "start-up", you could see wide shifts in value from this company.
This moving company will move your goods across the country with nary a complaint. This stock tends to be moderately volatile, and could go up or down on any given day.
This political journalism business has high highs and low lows! This stock is lightly influenced by the actual news cycle, both domestic and international, and can see high variance.
This blue-chip stock has been well-regarded for years. One of the largest banks in the country, Orange Mortgages has consistently good earnings. However, a recession can hit any business hard, and this bank is no exception.
This military-industrial tech company has hit hard times recently, and is expected to decrease in the future. However, when this company's fortunes turn, you can expect a dramatic increase in value.
This clearance warehouse just entered the stock market and anything could happen! Expect some modest volatility. You're not quite sure if, over time, this stock will tend to go up or down.