How can I open a paper trading account in my broker account?

How can I open a paper trading account in my broker account?

All new accounts have paper accounts automatically created for them.

If you opened your account before the automatic creation of paper accounts and you do not have a paper trading account yet, you can open a Paper Trading account in Client Portal/ Account Management:

  • Log in to Client Portal/ Account management

  • Click on "Settings" followed by "Account Settings"

  • Click the Configure icon (gear) next to the words Paper Trading Account in the Configuration section

  • You will be notified to create a User ID and Password and click Continue. Your request will be approved for processing.

If we receive your request by 4:00 PM EST on any ordinary business day. It will be processed by the next business day under normal conditions. You will be prompted by email when the account is ready for trading


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