Honestly, at first I was still hesitant about trading stocks for real because I was afraid of losing money.

But I decided to try a simulation program first, and it turned out there are many options available.

The good thing about practicing trading with a simulation program is that you get to buy and sell in real-time using actual market data, but without risking your own money.
Some platforms offer a virtual fund of $50,000 with no expiration date, while others only last for 3 months, depending on the platform.

The platforms I looked into include MiTrade (with comprehensive tools), eToro (over 2,400 stocks to choose from), Click To Win (Thai platform using real prices), Libertex (no spread), AvaTrade (can use MT4), Robo Forex (offers high leverage), and Interactive Brokers (for experienced traders).

For beginners, practicing trading like this really helps.
You learn how to place orders, read charts, and manage your portfolio without the fear of losing real money.
It’s a good way to test strategies. If you can make money in simulation, you might be ready to try trading with real funds after a while.

The key is to spend enough time practicing.
Don’t rush.
You need to understand the basics, how to read charts, and be aware of the market risks.
However, this kind of simulation trading helps us gain real experience before putting in actual money, which I think is quite worthwhile.