Is SpikeTrade an instructional program or a collaboration system?

It is both.  There is a strong Educational component in daily posts by Dr Alexander Elder and Kerry Lovvorn.  They also teach monthly Password classes.  Winners of every weekly round of our trading competition post their trade reports.  There are other educational features as well.

Collaboration includes watching Members' picks and trade plans and receiving notifications of any actions by Members you select.  All Members are invited to participate in our weekly competition and earn Participation and Performance bonuses, making SpikeTrade the only website where you get paid for doing homework.