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β Frequently Asked Questions β
Is this a real trading platform? β
No. TickerForge is a mock-trading and analytics platform.
You can simulate trades, test strategies, and track performance using a virtual portfolio β no real money is involved.
At the same time, TickerForge also works as a life-finance simulator: you get a monthly βsalary,β can set goals, and manage a personal balance β as if you were practicing financial discipline in real life.
Is the data real? β
Yes. All analytics, signals, and alerts are computed from real market data:
- Company fundamentals (from public filings and reputable providers)
- Stock/ETF prices and volume
- Macro & index data (economic indicators, yield curves, VIX, DXY, major indices)
Only trade execution and portfolios are simulated (mock trading).
How do I start? β
Go to our Telegram bot: @TickerForgeBot
Type /start
and explore commands like:
/AAPL
β fundamentals of Apple/signals
β trading signals/trades
β your mock portfolio performance/upgrade
β see plan options
What are signals? β
Signals are automatically generated trade ideas based on:
- Backtested strategies
- Trend filters (Low / Medium / High income levels)
- Fundamentals and technicals
You can:
- Subscribe to signals and alerts per stock
- Receive Index Trend Change alerts
- Follow Index-level signals in the public news channel
What is mock trading? β
Every user starts with a virtual balance (size depends on plan).
You can:
- Open and close trades
- Track realized and unrealized PnL
- Compete in leaderboards and challenges
- Learn without risking real money
What is the Life-Finance Simulator mode? β
Think of it as Cashflow 2.0 β but online, real-time, and based on real markets.
You get:
- π° A monthly βsalaryβ (10% of your initial balance by default)
- π¦ Options to save, spend, or invest your capital
- π― Goals and habits (e.g. save $20k in a year, or set aside 20% of profit monthly)
- π Monthly rhythms: payday, performance recap, educational prompts
- π₯ Roles and scenarios (coming soon): play as a beginner worker, family provider, or investor
This way, you donβt just learn trading β you also practice financial discipline, budgeting, and decision-making.
Whatβs included in the paid plans? β
See Pricing β for full details.
In short:
- Free β 3 alerts/subscriptions, 1 mock balance, add 3 new stocks/month
- Standard β 10 alerts/subscriptions, 3 mock balances, add 10 stocks/month, priority support
- Pro β Unlimited balances and alerts, export reports, custom signals, premium datasets
You can unlock Standard by leaving a TrustPilot review.
Can I participate in testing for free? β
Yes. The Free plan is available to everyone with limited features.
You can use the bot, test mock trading, and set up up to 3 subscriptions and 3 stocks per month.
To unlock Standard features, just leave a TrustPilot review.
What markets are covered now? β
- U.S. equities and ETFs (real fundamentals and trading data)
- Macro/Index datasets (e.g., HYG, Treasuries, VIX, DXY, yield curves, economic snapshots)
Crypto is not in the first release; we may add it later based on demand.
Is Telegram required to use it? β
Yes. Currently TickerForge runs entirely through a Telegram bot.
A web dashboard is planned for the future.
Are signals 100% accurate? β
No. Signals are based on statistical backtests, strategies, and indicators.
Markets are unpredictable β signals are decision support, not financial advice.
Do I need to link my broker? β
No. Everything is fully independent and simulated.
You donβt need to connect a brokerage account or share real portfolio data.
Is my data safe? β
Yes. We collect minimal information (Telegram username, email for upgrades).
Your trades, ideas, and balances remain private.