Live Application

StockSaver is now live! Visit the application here.

StockSaver is a web application designed to simulate a stock trading platform. Originating from the finance problem set of CS50x, this project is continuously evolving with regular improvements and feature additions. It allows users to create a virtual stock portfolio to simulate the experience of trading stocks.

Features

• User Registration: New users can register with a unique username and password.
• Stock Price Lookup: Users can check the current price of stocks using their symbols.
• Buy Stocks: Users can buy stocks using virtual cash.
• Sell Stocks: Users can sell stocks they own.
• Transaction History: Users can view a history of all their transactions.
• User Dashboard: Displays a summary of stocks owned, their current values, and the user's cash balance.

Setup and Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone [repository_link]
   cd StockSaver

2. Install the required packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Set up the Flask application:

   export FLASK_APP=app.py

4. Run the application:

   flask run

5. Visit the provided link to access the web application.

Usage

• Register: For new users, register with a unique username and password.
• Login: If already registered, log in with your credentials.
• Quote: Enter a stock symbol to check its current price.
• Buy: Purchase stocks by entering the stock symbol and the number of shares.
• Sell: Sell stocks you own by selecting the stock and specifying the number of shares.
• History: View a list of all your transactions.
• Deposit Cash: Add more virtual cash to your account.

Technologies Used

• Flask
• SQLite
• IEX Cloud API (for stock price lookup)

Continuous Improvement

StockSaver is a living entity, with plans for consistent updates, feature additions, and improvements as I progress in my programming journey. Feedback and suggestions are always welcome.