New to thinkorswim? Set up your workspace step by step: choose your startup preferences, switch between light and dark mode, and set default order quantities for stocks and options so you can start trading confidently. 00:00: If you’re new to thinkorswim®, this video is for you. 00:03: Welcome to your thinkorswim onboarding session. 00:07: Let's [...]

Get comfortable with the Charts tab: read price and bid/ask data, spot earnings and dividend markers, use drawing tools, and set up multiple linked chart views. 00:00: This tutorial will help you understand and use the charts tab effectively. 00:05: You'll learn how to analyze stock data, customize chart features, and manage multiple 00:09: chart [...]

Customize and add new time frames on the Charts tab so your charts match the way you trade. 00:00: Welcome to this quick training video. 00:03: Today we’re going to walk through how to customize and add new timeframes so you can 00:06: tailor the system to your workflow and get the exact insights you [...]

Customize and save a study set with moving averages and breakout signals on the Charts tab. 00:00: This tutorial guides you through customizing and saving a study set with moving 00:03: averages in thinkorswim. Before 00:05: starting, ensure you have access to the thinkorswim platform and are familiar with 00:10: its basic navigation. 00:12: To [...]

Set up your MyTools toolbar on the Charts tab with your favorite drawing tools, time frames, and the FOMO Study Set so everything you need is one click away. 00:00: Welcome back. 00:01: In this video, I'll show you how to personalize the MyTools shortcuts so 00:05: you can access your favorite features faster and [...]

Place your first trade — a step-by-step walkthrough of buying stocks on the ThinkorSwim platform. 00:00: Welcome to this quick tutorial. 00:01: In today’s video we’ll walk you through how to buy stocks using thinkorswim step by 00:06: step 00:06: so you can place your first trade with confidence. 00:10: Welcome to this quick tutorial. [...]

Sell your stock positions directly from the Monitor tab — select your position, create a closing order, and confirm the trade. 00:00: Welcome to this quick tutorial. 00:01: In today’s video we’ll walk you through how to sell stocks directly from the 00:05: monitor tab, so you can manage your positions quickly and confidently. 00:02: [...]

Use the Monitor tab to track your stock and options positions, read your P&L, close or replace orders, and adjust your paper money balance. 00:00: This tutorial will help you understand how to use the Monitor tab in thinkorswim to 00:04: manage your stocks and options positions. 00:07: Inside this tab, you’ll find a complete [...]

Set up your thinkorswim dashboard: create and organize a watchlist, add gadgets like live news, filter your news sources, and link tickers so every panel updates together. 00:00: This tutorial will help you navigate the Thinkorswim platform and manage your 00:04: trading tools effectively. 00:06: In this video, we’ll walk through the left‑hand navigation menu, [...]

Learn to read the options chain step by step: calls and puts, strike prices, expiration dates, bid vs. ask, volume, open interest, and in-the-money vs. out-of-the-money strikes. 00:00: This tutorial teaches you how to read and understand the options chain on 00:03: thinkorswim. You will learn to identify key elements and interpret pricing to make [...]

Buy a call option start to finish: pick your ticker and expiration date, choose a strike price, check the total cost, and send your order. 00:00: In this tutorial, you’ll learn the complete process of buying a call option. 00:05: We’ll walk through how to choose your expiration date, 00:07: select the right strike price, [...]

Buy a put option start to finish: pick your ticker, switch to the put side of the options chain, choose your strike at the ask price, and send your order. 00:00: This tutorial will teach you how to buy put options. 00:03: Before we get started, make sure you’re logged in and have full access [...]