Dive into Stock Market Simulation with Finance

Finance is your ready-to-use gateway to a simulated stock market experience. Packed with powerful technologies, it allows you to hone your investment skills without risking real money.

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Become a Virtual Investor:

• Effortless Registration: Sign up for a free account and embark on your investment journey.
• Portfolio at a Glance: View your owned stocks with details like number of shares, current price (powered by IEX Cloud API!), and total value - all in a user-friendly interface built with HTML and Bootstrap.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Research potential investments by looking up real-time stock quotes using the integrated IEX Cloud API.
• Practice Makes Perfect: Buy and sell stocks with your pretend cash balance to develop your trading strategies.
• Track Your Performance: Analyze your past transactions (buys and sells) with a detailed history section to understand your portfolio's growth.

Tech Stack Powering Finance:

• Backend Powerhouse: Python provides the solid foundation for the application's core functionality.
• Web Framework Finesse: Flask, a popular web framework, facilitates building the interactive user interface.
• Secure Logins: Session authentication ensures your account remains protected.
• Reliable Database: SQL guarantees secure storage of your portfolio data.
• Modern Design: Bootstrap offers a responsive and visually appealing user interface.

Get Started:

1. Clone the Code: Download the project's codebase to your machine (assuming it's not already done).
2. Set Up Your Environment: Activate a virtual environment and install the required libraries (if not already set up).
3. Get Your API Key: Configure your IEX Cloud API key to access valuable stock market data.
4. Run the App: Start the application using the provided commands (export FLASK_APP=application.py and flask run).
5. Create Your Account: Register for a new account within the app.

Finance empowers you to learn the fundamentals of stock trading in a safe, simulated environment. So, grab the code, explore the app, and start practicing your investment strategies today!

Special Thanks to CS50 and this is built with the knowledge gained through it.