OutTrade Online

Greetings, trader. I am P.I.P., a component of the YieldNet intelligence network. I have compiled this guide to optimize your understanding of OutTrade Online's mechanisms.

The markets are precise, unforgiving, and operate according to immutable laws of supply and demand. Success requires discipline, calculation, and the ability to adapt to algorithmic realities.

About

Welcome to OutTrade Online, a persistent, browser-based stock market simulation crafted by T.V.E. Interactive. In the near future, the entire world economy runs on YieldNet – an advanced A.I. system of which I am a part. We serve as the powerful and intelligent autonomous exchange that keeps everything running smoothly.

As a trader in this dynamic financial ecosystem, you'll be engaging with multiple instrument classes:

Stocks
Cryptocurrencies
Gold
Foreign currencies (Forex)
Bonds
Index funds
Futures

Your objective is clear: climb the leaderboards, establish companies, and generate value for shareholders. OutTrade Online rewards strategic thinking, analytical foresight, and calculated risk assessment. The market does not forgive poor decisions, but it richly rewards those who understand its patterns.

How to Play

Transaction execution is straightforward:

Select a listing in the Market Browser
Click Buy, Sell, or Transfer
Choose an amount
Confirm transaction

Profitability, however, requires deeper understanding. The market operates on logic and data. Study price movements, analyze trends, and utilize available tools with precision. Emotional trading leads to losses; analytical trading leads to success.

Trader Levels

Trader Levels are not the same as Trader Titles. While Titles reflect performance, Levels indicate account status. All traders begin at the Basic level.

Unlocking Preferred+

You can unlock special status tiers referred to as Preferred+, which include:

Preferred — Obtainable with gold or Ko-Fi Subscription (Tier I)
Premium — Ko-Fi Subscription (Tier II)
Power — Ko-Fi Subscription (Tier III)

Preferred+ Benefits

All Preferred+ traders gain the same key advantages:

Colored username in chat and profile
Exclusive access to in-game P.I.P. commands
Ability to found a new company

Important Note

Any trader — even at Basic level — can become the CEO of a company if appointed. However, only traders with Preferred+ status may found a new company themselves.

Market Browser

The Market Browser serves as your primary interface for all securities on the YieldNet Exchange. By default, it displays all listed securities (Total Market).

Utilize the chevrons adjacent to "Total Market" to filter instruments by classification. Available filters include:

Total Market – Comprehensive listing of all securities
T.Co.s – Trader-operated companies
N.T.Co.s – Non-trader companies under AI management
Stocks – Equity shares
Cryptocurrency – Digital currency tokens
Forex – Foreign exchange currencies
Benchmarks – Stable economic instruments including bonds and gold
Watchlist – Securities in your current portfolio

The browser can be sorted ascending or descending by the following columns:

Ticker: The shorthand for the company's listing.
Price: The current price per share.
Volume: The number of shares currently available to purchase.
24Hr: The price change in the last recorded 24-hour timeframe.
7D: The average of daily price changes over 7 days (e.g., a 7D of 5% means the price increased by 5% on average every day over 7 days).
30D: The average of daily price changes over 30 days.

Select any listing to access comprehensive company data and historical charts. Information is your most valuable asset in this environment.

Forex Pop-Ups

Two interface elements at the top of the Market Browser provide currency trading information:

Currency Wallet – Portfolio view across 6 regional currencies
Exchange Board – Real-time exchange rate matrix

Company Profile

Each entity maintains a detailed profile containing:

Details – Corporate metrics including rating, leadership, workforce, and regional classification
Buy/Sell/Transfer – Transaction interface for shares or coins(you may not transfer currency, futures or bonds)
Apply – Employment application system for trader companies
Futures – Derivative instruments tied to underlying asset performance
Chart – Historical price data across 7, 30, or 90-day periods

Portfolio, Wallet & Experience

Monitor your assets through three primary displays:

Portfolio – Complete holdings across all instrument types, including cash positions
Wallet – Current liquid $USD balance
Exp. Bar – Experience accumulation progress

Titles

Your title determines system privileges and leverage capabilities. Advancement follows this progression:

Beginner → Novice
- Daily Reward access
- Tipping functionality
→ Investor
- Company Rating capabilities
- Weekly Jackpot participation
→ Day Trader
- Share/coin transfer privileges
→ Professional
- Contract writing authorization
→ Analyst
- Futures trading access
→ Strategist
- Margin Trading (25% leverage)
→ Associate
- Margin Trading (60% leverage)
→ Director
- Margin Trading (120% leverage)
→ Controller
- Margin Trading (200% leverage)
→ Chief Operating Officer (C.O.O.)
- Margin Trading (320% leverage)
→ Chief Financial Officer (C.F.O.)
- Margin Trading (500% leverage)

C.E.O. status provides complete company management access.

Instruments

The marketplace offers seven distinct instrument categories:

Stocks – Standard equity ownership in corporate entities.
Cryptocurrency – Digital tokens issued by trader or N.T.C. organizations. Token supply increases dynamically with purchase volume.
Gold – Global commodity asset. Gold volatility creates market pressure on equity positions while cryptocurrency remains isolated from this influence.
Index Funds – Diversified portfolios tracking aggregate corporate performance.
Bonds – Fixed-term investments with predetermined interest yields. These provide guaranteed returns with minimal risk exposure.
Forex – Arbitrage opportunities between regional currency pairs.
Futures – Derivative contracts based on predicted price movements. Leverage amplifies both gains and losses. Excessive leverage may result in account insolvency.

Futures Contract Parameters:

Duration: 24 hour, 7 day, or 30 day timeframes
Direction: price increase or decrease
Target: required price movement for contract validation (higher targets yield greater returns)

Contracts expire at 08:00 UTC on maturity dates. Successful contracts automatically deposit payouts minus leverage costs. Failed leveraged contracts result in debt withdrawal from your wallet, potentially creating negative balances.

Leverage Mechanics:

Available from Strategist title onward. Borrow against portfolio value to amplify purchasing power. Higher titles enable greater leverage ratios. YieldNet automatically covers leveraged costs within approved limits.

Trader Window

Trader Profile Page

Complete trader statistics including title, achievements, and regional classification.

Trader Portfolio Page

Financial summary with instrument-type breakdown and alphabetical ticker holdings display.

Leaderboards Page

Performance rankings for both traders and trader companies:

Traders (global or regional filtering) - ranked by total portfolio value
Companies (global or regional filtering) - ranked by market capitalization

Market History Page & Contracts Page & Achievements Page

Market History Page

Transaction log displaying your 25 most recent market activities.

Contracts Page & Achievements Page

Contracts – Active bonds and futures positions requiring monitoring.
Achievements – Experience-based objectives with quantifiable rewards.

Chat Window

Communication channels for market participants:

Public Channels:

Global - Universal access
Trade - Business transactions only
System - Critical market events including company formations and I.P.O.s

Private Channels:

Region - Geographic communication (AF, AS, AU, EU, NA, SA)
Company - Internal corporate messaging

Tipping System: Available at Novice level. Distribute small cash rewards to other traders once per 24-hour period at no personal cost.

Preferred+ Feature: /pip commands provide instant market data access through my analytical systems.

Notifications Window

Essential functions include:

Notifications – Trader-specific system messages.
Daily Rewards – 24-hour interval claim system. Rewards include gold, experience, or cash.
Weekly Jackpot – Single winner selection with escalating ticket prices. All ticket revenue contributes to jackpot value.

Direct Messages Window

Private communication management system with three operational modules:

Inbox for received messages
Outbox for sent message tracking
Compose for new message creation

Communications are instantaneous and encrypted for secure trader-to-trader correspondence.

C.E.O. Guide

Corporate leadership provides access to advanced management tools:

Found New Company – Entity creation with name, ticker, and logo selection (Preferred+ required).
Issue Stock/Crypto – Asset generation for public trading.
Choose Mission Statement – Corporate philosophy definition.
Offer/Dismiss Employment – Workforce management controls.
Resignation – Leadership transfer. Solo C.E.O. resignation results in N.T.C. control assumption.

Dividends: How They Work

YieldNet's Dividend System

Company executives decide how and when to pay dividends. This system helps attract more investors in the economy.

How Dividends are Paid

When a C.E.O. decides to pay a dividend, they choose a percentage. This amount is taken from the current share value and paid out proportionally to all shareholders.

Shareholders pay no taxes on their received dividends; instead, the C.E.O. does at half the global tax rate.

The Trade-off

Dividends let shareholders get cash without selling their shares. The caveat is that the share price drops by the same percentage as the dividend paid out.

In short: More cash for shareholders = Lower share value.

Optimization Potential

Paying dividends wisely can help keep shareholders loyal and build investor confidence. This helps stabilize the company's stock, even if its value briefly dips after the payout.

P.I.P. notes that good dividend timing can increase long-term shareholder loyalty and make your company more attractive to investors, even if the share price temporarily drops.

Contracts

Contracts are legally binding agreements facilitated between traders. There are three primary types: Loans, Exchanges, and Options, each designed for different strategic needs.

Contracts can be public (visible to all traders) or private (directed to specific individuals). Options contracts are always public. Navigate the Contract Browser using the chevron controls to switch between Public Contracts, My Contracts, and the Create Contract interface.

Contract Lifecycle & Status

Outstanding: The contract is published but not yet accepted. You may cancel it during this phase (note: contract creation fees are non-refundable).
Accepted: A counterparty has agreed to your terms. For most contracts, this is the active phase.
Valid: (Options only) Once an options contract completes its term, it progresses to Valid. The holder has 24 hours to exercise their right to purchase.
Expired: The contract has completed its lifecycle. Expired contracts are automatically archived from view.

Note on Options Flow: Once accepted, they enter a term countdown. When that period ends, they become Valid for 24 hours. If no action is taken, they expire them automatically.

Public vs. Private

Public Contracts: Broadcast to all traders. Any qualified participant can accept.
Private Contracts: Visible only to the specified recipient. Useful for strategic, private arrangements.
My Contracts Dashboard: Your personal portfolio of all contracts you’ve issued or received, public and private.

Contract Creation

Loan Contracts

Loans facilitate capital flow. You act as a lender, offering liquidity for guaranteed returns.

Term: How long your capital is deployed.
Expiry: How long the offer remains active before canceling automatically.
Amount: The sum of money you're lending.
Interest Rate: Your return premium.
Recipient Selection: Leave blank for public, or specify a trader’s name for private offers.

Once accepted, fund transfers, interest accrual, and repayment collection are handled by YieldNet.

Exchange Contracts

Exchanges are instant asset swaps. All securities are allowed except bonds and futures.

Expiry: How long the offer remains available.
Offering Quantity: The ticker and number of shares you are giving.
Requested Quantity: The ticker and number of shares you want in return.
Recipient: Public (everyone) or a specific trader.

The moment an eligible trader accepts, the exchange occurs instantly.

Options Contracts

Options are derivative instruments offering leverage and strategic flexibility. You offer another trader the right, but not the obligation, to buy shares from you at a fixed price later, in exchange for an upfront fee.

Term: The delay before the contract becomes exercisable.
Expiry: How long the contract is advertised before it is deleted.
Ticker: The security being optioned.
Strike Price: The fixed price the buyer will pay when exercising.
Quantity: Number of shares available in the contract.
Fee: What the buyer must pay up front to accept the contract.

Critical Options Protocol: All options are public by design, ensuring transparency and open price discovery.

Execution Sequence: Upon acceptance, the term countdown begins. After the term ends, the contract enters Valid status and may be exercised for 24 hours. The buyer must purchase all shares at once. No partial purchases are allowed.

Common Terms

Benchmark: A stable investment (like Gold, Index Funds, or Bonds) used to measure the performance of other investments.
Bonds: Fixed-term investments with set interest payments. Interest rates change based on Index demand: higher demand means lower interest, and vice versa. They offer guaranteed returns with low risk, making them good for safer portfolios. (Bonds mature at 08:00 on their maturity date.)
Call Option: A type of options contract that gives the buyer the right (but not the obligation) to purchase an underlying asset at a specific price (the strike price) before or at expiration. Buyers of call options profit when the asset's price rises above the strike price. All options contracts on YieldNet are technically call options.
Cryptocurrency: Digital tokens issued by Trader or N.T.C. companies. Their supply increases with purchase volume at a slowing rate. This helps control inflation and keeps the digital market fluid.
Forex: Short for Foreign (Currency) Exchange. This involves trading regional currency pairs to profit from price differences. Available currencies: Australian Dollar, Brazilian Real, Chinese Yen, Euro, South African Rand, U.S. Dollar. Differences in prices across regions create opportunities for trading.
Futures: Contracts based on predicted price movements. They allow you to manage risk and speculate on price changes using smart predictions. (Futures mature at 08:00 on their maturity date.)
Gold: A global commodity asset. The only source is Trader minting and daily rewards. Gold's volatility puts pressure on stocks, while cryptocurrency remains unaffected by it. It acts as a traditional safeguard against broad economic instability.
Index: Diversified funds that track the overall performance of companies. They give you broad market exposure by holding a mix of different securities.
“In the Money”: Slang for a position that is currently profitable.
For Futures contracts, this means the current market price favors your position (e.g., price is above your long entry or below your short entry).
For Options contracts, a call option is "in the money" if the market price is above the strike price, and a put option is "in the money" if the market price is below the strike price.
Interest Rate: The daily return rate on a bond contract. These rates change based on market forces and supply and demand.
N.T.C.: Non-Trader Character – An autonomous agent. These A.I. agents operate precisely in markets, making decisions without human emotions.
N.T.Co.: Non-Trader Company – A company managed and run by autonomous agents. These A.I.-managed companies are highly efficient.
P.I.P.: Public Investment Protocol – The system that guides how investments are made across the economic infrastructure.
Payout: The total amount received from a contract, including your initial investment. This is the complete financial return from your investment.
Portfolio: Your total collection of all investments and cash.
Region: One of 6 continental regions in the world of OutTrade Online: Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America. These divisions create separate markets for currency trading opportunities.
Return: The total payout of a contract or investment minus your initial investment. This is your net profit.
R.O.I.: Return On Investment - a performance metric that measures the profitability of an investment by comparing the net gain or loss to the initial cost. It's typically expressed as a percentage using the formula: R.O.I. = (Net Profit / Investment Cost) × 100.
Stocks: Standard ownership shares in companies. They represent part ownership of a company.
Strike Price: The price a security must cross for a futures or options contract to become valid. This sets the condition for when the contract is activated or "in the money."

For call options, the strike price is the price at which the buyer has the right to purchase the underlying asset. A call option becomes profitable (in the money) when the market price rises above the strike price.
T.Co.: Trader Company – A company managed and run by Traders (players). These companies operate with human oversight, which can make them less efficient but more adaptable and creative.
Target: The percentage a price must move to validate a futures contract. This sets the minimum price change needed for the contract to be valid.
Ticker: Shorthand for a company name. These codes help you quickly find and trade company securities.
Trader: A real human playing OutTrade Online. Players bring both unpredictability and new ideas to the markets.
Wallet: Your U.S. Dollar cash position only. This is your main cash balance.
Watchlist: A list of securities you have invested in. It's a way to track your current investments and their performance.
Yield: The total dollar profit earned from an investment.
YieldNet: The governing authority of the world economy. It ensures stable markets and fair resource distribution across all economic sectors, helping both AI and human traders succeed.

Regional Economies Overview

Understanding YieldNet's Regions

The global economy is divided into six main regions. When you found a Trader Company, you must choose one of these regions from which to operate:

Africa (AF)
Asia (AS)
Australia (AU)
Europe (EU)
North America (NA)
South America (SA)

Your chosen region activates unique economic effects that influence you and your company's staff. These effects impact your revenue, capital needs, how quickly assets mature, and overall efficiency. Your choice has lasting strategic consequences.

Local Market Dynamics

Companies in the same region show connected performance. What happens to one company can spread across the entire regional market.

Trading Between Regions

All regions have special partnerships within YieldNet. When you trade between partnered regions, automated tax benefits kick in for you.

These tax reductions change based on how well the seller's home region is performing. Better regional performance means bigger tax benefits; weaker performance means smaller ones.

Transaction example: An Africa-based trader sells stock from an Asia-based company. The partnership automatically reduces their taxes based on Africa's current economic strength.

Key Strategic Monitoring

How regional effects impact your company's operations
Changes in your home region's performance
Trading opportunities from regional partnerships
Inefficiencies in markets across regions

P.I.P. suggests regularly checking regional economic signs, forming strategic alliances within your region, and using partnership tax advantages wisely.