Frequently Asked Questions

Is Insider Trading a casual or hardcore guild?

We are a casual guild focused on building an active community. While we have no strict activity requirements, we encourage members to participate in Discord and guild events when possible. We understand that real life comes first and maintain a relaxed, flexible approach to gameplay. We do want to build a Mythic+ and Raid team to begin progression, but this will be done at a pace that is comfortable for the guild and its members.

How can I join the guild?

You can join by either contacting an officer in-game or joining our Discord server and filling out a brief application form. Once approved, you'll receive an invite to both the in-game guild and Discord server as a Recruit.

Are there ranks and can I be promoted?

Instead of traditional ranks, we use a role-based system. Recruits are members who have joined our guild in-game, but have not yet joined our Discord community. Members & Brokers share the same rank, but Brokers have additional access to guild resources for economic activities in exchange for sharing profits with the guild. Directors and VPs are leadership roles that help manage guild operations and lead teams toward specific goals. Executives are our guild officers that lead the strategic direction of the guild. Shareholder is a special rank for those who own shares of our guild stock - this comes with additional privleges and capabilities in Discord as these members have a vested interest in the success of the guild.

What is the guild stock system?

The stock market is our guild rewards system. It is a custom algorithm written by our GM, Fergie, that leverages real guild metrics via the Blizzard API to calculate a realistic value for the guild in gold - the share price is that value divided by the number of shares in circulation.

Do I have to participate in the stock market?

No, the stock system is completely optional. It's simply an additional feature that provides extra benefits for those interested in participating as well as rewarding our membership for their contributions to making the guild a fun WoW community.

How is the share price determined?

The share price is calculated daily based on several factors:

• Active guild membership
• Achievements
• Gold earnings
• Guild accomplishments
• Market demand for shares

Higher guild activity and success in these areas drives the share price up, while lower performance can cause it to decrease. This encourages shareholders to actively participate in guild activities to increase the value of their investment.

How do I buy and sell shares?

Buying and selling shares is performed via in-game mail. Detailed information on the process to do so can be found on our stock page under Stock Market Regulations. Shares can also be obtained by participating in guild events and for various other activities. It is entirely possible to earn a substantial amount of shares without ever buying any if you are an active member of the guild.

What happens if there are no more shares to buy?

If all shares become allocated, guild leadership may propose a share split to create new shares. This requires shareholder approval through a vote, as it would dilute existing share value.

How often is the website updated?

Stock system data updates in real-time, though share prices are calculated once daily. Other website content is updated manually as needed.