# Virtual Stock Games The Vestly App Hosts Stock Trading Contests Where Players Win Real Money By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-04-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stock-trading-contests References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2016/04/04/vestly-lets-you-win-cash-for-picking-stocks/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vestly/id998405251?mt=8) This app hosts monthly stock trading contests, which is perfect if you are the kind of person who obsessively watches the market. Similar to [fantasy sports leagues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostrascore), but for the world of business, Vestly lets you win money for choosing stocks. Incubated by Foundermark, the app gives users the fun opportunity of [playing with stocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asset-manager-quest) without having to invest any real assets. There are no curated lists or additional information when it comes to picking your stocks once you start using the platform and creating a profile, which is likely the most challenging aspect of the game. The people with the top 100 profiles at the end of the month will split $10,000, with the top player winning a larger share. There are also stock trading contests every six months for a new car. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Stock Trading:** Opportunity for virtual stock trading platforms to offer engaging and competitive stock trading experiences without the need for real assets. - **Gamification of Stock Market:** Potential for incorporating gamification elements into stock market platforms to attract and engage users with a more entertaining and interactive experience. - **Stock Trading Contests:** Demand for platforms that host stock trading contests where users can compete for real money prizes based on their stock performance. ### Where This Applies - **Fintech:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for FinTech companies to develop virtual stock trading platforms with gamified features and contests. - **Investment and Trading:** Opportunities for investment and trading companies to incorporate gamification elements, contests, and virtual trading features into their platforms to attract and retain users. - **Mobile App Development:** Potential for mobile app developers to create user-friendly and engaging stock market apps that leverage gamification and virtual trading mechanics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Investment Education Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/investment-education-platform.md) - [Simulated Trading Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simulated-trading.md) - [Interactive Fantasy Sport Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-competitions.md) - [AI Stock Research](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vestr.md) - [Competitive Monetary Game Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versusnow.md) - [Real-Time Stock Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stock-simulation.md) - [Gamble-Like Stock Investing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stock-market.md) - [Non-Gamified Trading Portals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-portal.md) - [Community-Centric Investment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communitycentric-investment-app.md)