Free simulator · 200+ vetted stocks · Markets are open

Build confidence
before you risk a cent.

Every great investor started somewhere. VestPrimer hands you $10,000 in simulated capital, a curated universe of time-tested companies, and the patience to let compounding teach the rest.

No credit card No deposit 14+ welcome
Your simulated portfolio
$12,478.34
+24.78%
P
Pfizer
PFE · Healthcare
$26.33
10.0
V
Visa
V · Finance
$294.12
9.2
K
Coca-Cola
KO · Consumer
$71.45
8.8
A
Apple
AAPL · Tech
$237.81
8.5
Annual divs
+$340/yr
Avg match
9.2/10
142 investors simulating right now
1,247 portfolios built this week
$12.4M in simulated capital deployed
0 real dollars lost

From curious
to confident in four steps.

No theory dumps. No finance Latin. Just a clean path from your first goal to your first real-money trade.

01· STEP

Tell us your goal

Pick what matters: passive dividends, long-term growth, or sectors you actually understand. Two minutes, no jargon.

Dividends
Growth
Tech
Health
02· STEP

Get matched stocks

Our engine scores 200+ time-tested companies against your profile and hands you a curated shortlist of 8–15 names.

KO
Coca-Cola ★ 9.4
JNJ
Johnson & J. ★ 8.8
PG
P&G ★ 8.2
03· STEP

Watch it grow

Buy with $10K of simulated capital. Real prices, real volatility, real lessons — without the real losses.

+24.7% YTD
04· STEP

Graduate to a broker

When your portfolio and your patience both check out, we hand you off to a vetted broker — one tap, no friction.

XTB
IBKR
T212
$10K
Simulated capital, free
200+
Vetted blue-chip stocks
0%
Real money at risk

Every stock,
scored against you.

We score all 200+ stocks against your goals, risk tolerance, and chosen sectors. A 10 means a perfect fit. Every recommendation comes with a clear "why" — no black boxes.

9.0–10.0 Excellent fit · Buy with confidence
7.0–8.9 Strong match · Solid pick for your profile
< 7.0 Off profile · We'll warn you before you buy
7.5
/10
8.8
/10
10.0
/10
Perfect Match
Pfizer · PFE
$26.33 · -8.4% this week
💡 OPPORTUNITY: 8.4% off · Buy the Dip

Drops aren't disasters.
They're discounts.

Most beginners panic-sell when stocks drop. We reframe it: a quality stock at a lower price is an opportunity, not a crisis. Practice staying calm with virtual money first — so when real markets dip, you won't flinch.

Try Anti-Panic mode
The honest guarantee

Lose your first $10,000.
On us.

Make every beginner mistake on virtual capital. Panic-sell, over-diversify, chase trends, time the market badly — fail forward in the simulator until your gut catches up with the math. Then graduate to a real broker with the muscle memory of a seasoned investor.

Questions, answered.

Is this real money?
No. VestPrimer is a 100% simulated environment with real market prices but virtual capital. You learn the psychology and mechanics of investing without putting a single real dollar at risk.
Do I need to register or sign up?
No. You can try VestPrimer instantly — no email, no password, no card. Your portfolio saves automatically to your browser. Sign-up is only needed if you want to access your portfolio across devices.
Are the stock prices real?
Yes. We pull real-time market data for 200+ stocks across major US and European exchanges. The $10,000 is virtual — every price you see is what real investors see.
What is the match score (0–10)?
After our 3-step Wizard (goals, risk, sectors), we score every stock for how well it fits your profile. A 10 means a perfect match. It's an educational fit indicator — not financial advice.
I'm under 18 — can I use it?
Yes. VestPrimer is built to be safe for ages 14+. You can practice now and open a real account through one of our partner brokers when you turn 18.
Is it free forever?
The simulator is and always will be free. We earn a small commission only when you choose to graduate to a partner broker — and only after you've built real confidence.
When I'm ready, who do you partner with?
We partner with regulated European and global brokers — XTB, eToro, Trading 212, and Interactive Brokers. All are FCA, CySEC, or SEC regulated. We hand you off when your portfolio and patience both check out.

Your first $10,000
is one click away.

Sign up free. Spin up your simulation. Make every beginner mistake on virtual capital — and graduate to the real thing only when you're ready.

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