is widely regarded as the most sophisticated and realistic financial simulation ever created. Originally developed in 1986 by Michael D. Jenkins—a Harvard-trained tax attorney, CPA, and economist—the game has evolved from a simple DOS program into a massive interconnected economy with over 1,600 simulated companies. For decades, it has served as an unofficial training ground for hedge fund managers, investment bankers, and corporate CEOs. What is Wall Street Raider?

Unlike casual stock market games that rely on simplified price movements, Wall Street Raider (often referred to by its executable filenames like in older versions) models real finance mechanics. It is built on roughly 115,000 lines of BASIC code and incorporates actual U.S. tax laws and accounting principles.

Includes up to 1,590 corporations across 71 industry groups.

The Legacy of Wall Street Raider: From v6.40 to Modern Simulation

Trade stocks, bonds (government and corporate), options (calls, puts, and spreads), commodities, futures, ETFs, and even cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Players begin with a fortune—ranging from $100 million to $1 billion—and the goal is simple: get richer. You can achieve this by trading a wide array of financial instruments or by taking control of companies through hostile takeovers and managing them to maximize profit. Key Simulation Features

The simulation features a "live" stock ticker, shifting interest rates, GDP growth fluctuations, and "black swan" events like subprime mortgage crises. The Evolution of the Game