Players have three different ways in which to anticipate share price increase and decrease. Players can study the 90 day graphical trade history available through their trading screen and anticipate trading trends. This information is not always accurate and sometimes Mary has hold of the wrong end of the stick entirely. Thirdly, StockIncorporated's Monthly Financial Gazette accurately reports news and views on the company happenings at StockIncorporated. This financial reporting is published to give trend analysis and performance of all thirteen of StockIncorporated's virtual companies.
Players use their own judgment and skill on when to buy and when to sell to maximize their profits.
Players who spend time studying the game and it's various channels of information will obviously have an edge over those who don't. Players can earn extra account dollars to invest by referring other players to the game. When a player initially applies for an account and membership they are asked for a referral reference number, the new player keys in the number supplied by the referring existing player. After careful study of the rules, players will realize that StockIncorporated the game, derives its income and profit from various percentages gained throughout the trading process. These percentages are minimal and do not compromise the players, however, on the economies of scale, are more than sufficient to cover the efficient and profitable running of the game, whilst maintaining the stability of company 10.