Wall Street Raider

Wall Street Raider is a financial simulation in which you control corporations, trade investments and build an empire across multiple industries. You can buy, sell and short stocks; trade futures, options and derivatives; and invest in cryptocurrencies, bonds, banking, real estate and debt markets.

Trading and investments

The game models financial instruments and tax implications. Trade calls, puts and advanced options spreads such as butterflies and condors. Go long or short on physical Bitcoin and Ethereum or their futures, invest in corporate and government bonds, and use interest rate swaps to hedge positions.

Banking and debt

You can run a major bank, expand into lending and real estate finance, and trade business and consumer loans. Deal in prime and subprime mortgages, buy and sell bank loans, and set your bank’s asset allocation, capital reserves and loan distributions.

Corporate strategy

Direct corporate strategy by expanding, acquiring or restructuring companies, or taking over rivals to gain control of industries. You can carry out hostile takeovers, greenmail and leveraged buyouts; merge with competitors or spin off divisions; split stocks, issue extraordinary dividends, call bonds and restructure operations. Elect yourself CEO or appoint someone else.

You can also own and manage multiple corporations, buy and sell their assets, offload underperformers, acquire new opportunities and rebrand companies. Autopilot lets you hand control of any company to the game while you focus elsewhere.

Research and market analysis

Study global markets, industries and competitors using earnings reports, cash-flow projections, market-share data, industry growth rates and economic indicators. The game includes professional-level research reports and a “Who Owns What” tool for mapping competitors. You can also examine ETFs, their advisors, fees and total assets.

Legal and market tactics

You can use lawsuits to burden competitors with legal fees, file antitrust suits to break up rivals and spread market rumors to create volatility. Hire legal experts and liquidate assets for maximum profit.

Startups and venture capital

Build companies in fields such as technology, pharmaceuticals and energy. Contribute capital to ventures, make private stock offerings to raise funds while retaining control, and take companies public when you choose. Buy assets to grow revenue and invest in research and development to improve margins.

Competitive play

Compete against computer opponents in high-stakes financial play. The game also includes financial-literacy mechanics.