Quantitative Finance in Lua

an Investment Game

This is a historical simulation of select US stocks since 1980. You are able to trade these stocks and see how you would have performed.

This is also a sophisticated calculator incorporating Lua and QuantLib.

There are 5 tabs on the bottom of the display.

Along the bottom is a status bar with four numbers. They are

The simulation date. Its color determines the state of the game. If it's blue the clock is ticking. If black it's not ticking.
Your net cash position. This has to remain non-negative otherwise the clock stops. This turns red if your cash position is negative.
Your net value. This turns red if negative.
The spot interest rate. That's the prevailing loan rate.