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What is the difference between simulated trading and historical replay?

First, the short version

Simulated trading describes the action: no real-money order is sent. Historical replay describes the data and timing: you work on past bars without seeing the next ones. Zinuto uses simulated actions inside a historical replay, then saves the session for review.

Who this is for

This helps when comparing Zinuto with broker demo accounts, chart replay tools, and journaling apps.

What to take away

  • Simulation is about money and execution boundary.
  • Replay is about not seeing the future chart.

How Zinuto helps

Combine both

Zinuto keeps actions simulated while using historical windows for repeatable practice.

Review afterward

Practice run records make decisions inspectable after the replay ends.

What to watch

  • Neither simulation nor replay proves real future results.
  • Live market liquidity and emotions may differ.

Next step

  • Use replay when you need repetition; use review to inspect whether the simulated decision followed your rule.
  • Keep real-money decisions outside the practice replay.

Continue with a practical guide

How is historical replay different from paper trading?Historical replay uses a past market window and hides the bars that come next. Paper trading usually follows the current market as it unfolds. Replay lets you return to a comparable setup without waiting for it to appear again.Read guideDoes Zinuto place real market orders?No. Buy, sell, hold, long, and short only change the current training session and its local record. Zinuto has no route to a broker or exchange, so those actions cannot become market orders.Read guideIs Zinuto stock simulation and stock review software?Yes. Start with the bundled WIKI EOD equity sample or import compatible stock history. Replay the chart one bar at a time, record simulated decisions, and open the archive afterward. Every order stays inside Zinuto.Read guide

Start with one short replay

Pick a sample, hide the later bars, make a few decisions, and open the archive afterward. That single run shows how Zinuto records practice.

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