That stock you "meant to buy" — where is it now?
A lot of people are interested in investing but never quite pull the trigger. "I'll wait and see." "I need to learn more first." Meanwhile, prices keep moving.
Sound familiar? "That stock I was going to buy — it's up 20% now." Or the flip side: "Glad I didn't buy it. It's down 30%."
Virtual Buy lets you simulate that "I bought it" moment — without spending a single yen.
What is Virtual Buy?
Virtual Buy marks the current price as your hypothetical purchase price. From that moment, Kabugazer automatically tracks your simulated profit or loss.
| Field | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Virtual Buy Price | The price when you set the virtual buy |
| Virtual Change (%) | % change from your virtual buy price |
| Virtual P&L | Simulated gain or loss in yen |
No real money moves. But the numbers are completely real.
How to use Virtual Buy
On the stock detail page, tap "Buy (virtual)." The current price is saved as your virtual buy price. Your simulated P&L updates in real time on both the Watch List and the detail page. Hit "Clear" to reset anytime.
Why Virtual Buy is so useful
1. It makes the cost of inaction visible
In investing, there's a concept called "opportunity cost" — the cost of not doing something. With Virtual Buy, if a stock rises after you set it, you see exactly: "If I'd actually bought, I'd be up ¥30,000 right now." That's not just regret — it's data for deciding what to do next time a similar opportunity appears.
2. Experiencing losses builds calm
What happens when a Virtual Buy stock falls? You get to ask yourself: "It's down 10% — but is my original thesis still valid?" or "Down 20% — was my read on this wrong?"
Experiencing that feeling without real money at stake is the biggest value of Virtual Buy. When you trade with real capital, a losing position can cloud your judgement fast. Virtual Buy is the rehearsal.
3. It trains your sense of timing
Combine Snap and Virtual Buy and you have two reference prices:
- Snap Price: when you first got curious
- Virtual Buy Price: when you felt ready to "buy"
The gap between them reveals your natural decision-making rhythm — invaluable self-knowledge for real trading.
The learning cycle with Virtual Buy
- Snap a stock that catches your attention
- Observe the price movement
- When it feels right, set a Virtual Buy
- Track the simulated P&L in real time
- Ask yourself why it went up or down
- Your next snap and virtual buy decisions get sharper
Key takeaways
- Virtual Buy lets you experience real P&L numbers without real money
- Simulated gains and losses build genuine investment intuition
- Pairing it with Snap reveals your natural buy-timing tendencies
- Set and clear it anytime — no commitment needed
Set a Virtual Buy on a stock you've been watching. The simulated P&L in one month will be your first real data point.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. All investment decisions are made at your own risk. Actual stock trading is not available on Kabugazer.
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