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Want to try investing without putting any of your own money on the line? You can – with a practice account. Here's how.
What Is a Practice Account?
Think of your practice account as your online investing test drive. Your practice account comes loaded with $100,000 fictional dollars for you to invest just as you would with real funds. You will get access to the same online tools and order entry screens you'd use to find, buy and manage real investments. It's a no-risk way to get to know the RBC Direct Investing site, test strategies and gain confidence – plus, you can start over any time you like.
How Do I Open a Practice Account?
Setting up your practice account is simple and completely free for RBC Direct Investing clients and RBC Online Banking Clients. Select Open a Practice Account from the Person icon and follow the prompts from there.
What Transactions Can I Perform in My Practice Account?
While your practice account is created to function as much like a regular account as possible, it does differ in some ways. For example, you will not receive trade confirmations for transactions in your practice account, nor will you see maintenance or administration fees reflected in it. Find a full list of the differences here.
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