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Government Policy
Schwab Election Coverage
Wondering how the upcoming U.S. election might affect your portfolio? Schwab experts share their views on Washington, financial markets, tax policy, and more.
Technical Analysis
Technical Analysis
Looking to understand how to read stock charts? Start learning the basics of using charts, identifying trends, applying price patterns, and using charting indicators.
Trading Tools
Intro to thinkorswim® Part 1
Learn how to use your favorite features and functions of StreetSmart Edge® on the thinkorswim® platform.
Trading Tools
Intro to thinkorswim® Part 2
This video will familiarize you with the thinkorswim® platform so you can take advantage of your favorite features and functions of StreetSmart Edge® when using thinkorswim.
Market updates
thinkorswim basics
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Intro to thinkorswim® Desktop
Welcome to thinkorswim®. In this video we'll provide a high-level tour of the most commonly used features of the thinkorswim trading platform.
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Set Up thinkorswim® for Stocks
In this tutorial, we'll demonstrate ways to set up the thinkorswim® desktop platform for stock trading.
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Set Up thinkorswim® for Options
How to customize the thinkorswim® desktop platform especially for options—streamlining the option chain based on your trading style, setting up custom options screeners, and more.
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thinkorswim® Web Overview
In this tutorial, we'll take a tour of the thinkorswim® web platform and show you how to get started.
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thinkorswim® iOS
Learn how to navigate and place trades on the thinkorswim® mobile app for iPhone.
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thinkorswim® Android
Learn how to navigate and place trades on the thinkorswim® mobile app for Android.
Options trading for beginners
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Single Options thinkorswim iOS
Learn how to buy and sell call and put options using the thinkorswim® mobile app for iPhone.
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Options on thinkorswim® Web
In this video, we'll show you how to trade long calls and long puts using thinkorswim® web.
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Set Up thinkorswim® for Options
How to customize the thinkorswim® desktop platform especially for options—streamlining the option chain based on your trading style, setting up custom options screeners, and more.
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Spread Orders on thinkorswim®
Learn how to create options spread orders on thinkorswim® desktop.
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paperMoney® Options Tutorial
In this tutorial, we'll demonstrate how to use thinkorswim® paperMoney® to practice trading options.
A guide to futures and forex
Trading with technical analysis
Technical Analysis
Technical Analysis
Looking to understand how to read stock charts? Start learning the basics of using charts, identifying trends, applying price patterns, and using charting indicators.
What's new in stock trading
Markets and Economy
Closing Market Update
A day before the election, stocks and Treasury yields edged lower as investors positioned for the vote. Utility stocks led losses while energy advanced. Volatility stayed elevated.
Markets and Economy
Perspective: After the Landing
Has the Federal Reserve achieved an economic "soft landing"? A resilient U.S. economy suggests it may have.
Info Tech Q4 Earnings Preview
Tech sector stocks gained more than 50% last year, fueled by AI and signs of improvement in the cloud and chip markets. Upcoming Q4 results could give investors clues into 2024.
Investments
Capital Market Expectations
Our current 10-year outlook highlights better opportunities for cash and bonds, primarily driven by higher starting yields, and a steady outlook for stocks.
Technical Analysis
Technical Analysis
Looking to understand how to read stock charts? Start learning the basics of using charts, identifying trends, applying price patterns, and using charting indicators.
Expand your options trading
Trading Tools
Spread Orders on thinkorswim®
Learn how to create options spread orders on thinkorswim® desktop.
Newest trading videos
Technical Analysis
Technical Analysis
Looking to understand how to read stock charts? Start learning the basics of using charts, identifying trends, applying price patterns, and using charting indicators.
Trading Tools
Intro to thinkorswim® Part 1
Learn how to use your favorite features and functions of StreetSmart Edge® on the thinkorswim® platform.
Trading Tools
Intro to thinkorswim® Part 2
This video will familiarize you with the thinkorswim® platform so you can take advantage of your favorite features and functions of StreetSmart Edge® when using thinkorswim.