10 Cool Tools You Didn't Know Were On thinkorswim | Getting Started with thinkorswim® | 1-22-24

[@herbertripka9844]

Timestamps 3:35 customized columns 5:40 watch list 11:45 streaming ticker (detachable) 14:10 moving the left sidebar 14:40 charting capabilities 15:00 detach the chart 15:40 #4 grid feature 18:05 style 20:25 #5 21:30 #5 dividend information for investors 23:45 trade tab hidden line 29:20 END #6 price plus dividend chart 30:15 #7 sector analysis 35:40 #8 fundamentals 36:55 Trefis 38:20 #9 chart of options 41:40 #10 under analyze tab called the probability analysis tool 47:32 END

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Thanks! ^CM

[@ShankarGanesh108]

Thanks

[@paretous_x7044]

Wonderful session.. i used ToS for 10 years, and still enjoyed this and found it useful. Please more Tips & Tricks sessions.. THANK YOU!

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Yep, I may have to do another one of these videos. Thanks for watching! ^CM

[@Richard.Cabeza]

Long time Schwab/TD Ameritrade customer and user of ToS (since TDA switched over to using it). Started watching your videos and I have learned a lot of cool things that I had not known before AND I learned how to and where to go to change things. 👍 I appreciate your lessons on here. 🙏

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Thanks for your comments, and thanks for watching! It certainly continues to be my pleasure to deliver these webcasts. I'll see you in the next one! ^CM

[@samdoral4927]

Great lesson on some key features..,,loved the option analysis

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Very glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! ^CM

[@mikegregory7323]

Great webcast and definitely learned 2 gems and understood another 1 in better depth, so thank you Cameron

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Great to hear, and it is always my pleasure! See you in the next one! ^CM

[@joeywelch-ud8yr]

I'm a new TOS user, and this has been G-R-E-A-T. There is soooo much content available on the platform, I'd guess that someone could make a living teaching nothing else. Wow.

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Welcome! And I'm so glad to hear my videos have been helpful. Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one! ^CM

[@ramanpoochi4440]

You make it very simple to follow. Very helpful info. thank you.

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Glad you liked it! Always my pleasure. ^CM

[@robh.1212]

In streetsmart edge the chart default view showed my positions and my options and my orders. TOS can be configured to show my orders, but I cannot figure out how to get it to show my positions. How can TOS be set up to show my positions on my charts? Thanks so much. These are great videos.

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

One quick way to view your positions via Charts is to click the "Down" arrow in the Symbol box in the upper-left. There you will see a tab labeled "Positions." Again, I hope this helps, and I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the videos! ^CM

[@reggies8732]

Good videos. Once I see a certain sector is doing well, I do I find the stocks that are in that sector?

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Glad you're enjoying my videos! To find stocks in a given sector, just pop over to "Visualize" on the MarketWatch tab. Thanks for watching! ^CM

[@FerrerChacin]

Hey Cam I learned 2 new tips out of 10 - Thank you! Tips about intermediate to advanced options scanning would be of a lot of interest to me in particularly bullish / bearish vertical spreads, covered calls, cash covered calls. I am familiar with the scanning tool, adding more insightful know-how as to what factors / studies to consider, then choosing the top best 7 trades.

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Great suggestion! I'll have to put that in my "Future Webcast Ideas" list. Thanks! ^CM

[@kumamaneh]

Hi thx for the course and teachings. I am looking for the meat on studies etc, column width and window linking etc hve nailed already...what courses cover the myriad of studies and go over them in more depth? Thx

[@kumamaneh]

ok I have pressed on and now the streaming ticker is interesting but I have no Home Screen link on my top banner? I am in PM simulated trading and logged in via my SSE account? Do I need a diff setup to see this Home Screen? Thx

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

I commonly review individual studies in my "Getting Started with Technical Analysis" series (the last three webcasts have included examinations of VWAP, AVWAP, and Volume Profile, for example.) You might also want to check out "Advanced Charting Techniques" on Fridays. I hope this helps! ^CM

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

That's strange, as the ticker is actually retrieved from the Home Screen page, and it seems you were able to find that function. Is the Home Screen tab still not evident? If so, it may be worth a call to Support @ 800-435-4000, so they can have a closer look. Thanks! ^CM

[@kumamaneh]

Thx on the road now, will try next time I log in @@tradertalkswebcasts

[@BillyJ10]

I will inquire as to the questions that have come to my mind. But first, with the option code. I would like to know if there's a way to quickly close the trade using that code? And, again, in regards to the option code, if there's a way to look at open interest & volume by date leading up to expiration.

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Happy to clarify: 1. The code isn't really necessary to open or close a trade. That said, there are a number of ways to quickly close an option trade on thinkorswim. For example, from the Monitor tab, one can simply right-click on an existing position and select "Create closing order" from the resulting pop-up menu. my video titled "10 Quick Ways to Place a Stock Trade on thinkorswim" may also be helpful (most of the techniques also work with options trades): kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3XCp6dvhJp_nrM. 2. Yes, you can see historical open interest & volume closing values via the "thinkBack" tool on the Analyze tab. Just enter the symbol for the stock of interest, then select a date using the calendar on the right. I hope this helps, and thanks again for watching! ^CM

[@maryjeanprather4078]

First Time Thank you for the options. Love it!

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Welcome to the channel! And it's certainly my pleasure to deliver these webcasts. Thanks for watching! ^CM

[@pkj6426]

Hi Cameron, I keep losing my symbols in my various watchlists- is there a way to lock them> ?

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

I haven't heard of this issue, before. There really shouldn't be a need to "lock" on a watch list once it has been created. You may want to call Support at 800-435-9050 if this issue persists. ^CM

[@hcicgphotos3282]

Thank you. Very helpful tools.

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Glad to hear it! My pleasure. ^CM

[@cryptocomplete]

Thank you. There were some interesting new features that I didn't know about. In particular, looking at the Option Code. I was able to chart it, but had no idea what it was telling me. Is there a video that describes how to analyze an option code chart?

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

I'm not aware of such a video, but I may need to work that into a future webcast. In the meantime, thanks for watching! ^CM

[@marcojuarez3358]

Good deal thanks for well done explanation.

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Always my pleasure! ^CM

[@ThePioneer00]

What TOS needs badly are better/much better scan set ups/options. Unless ive been missing something. You did good in presentation

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Glad you liked my presentation! If you feel that you need a little help with optimizing the scan tools on the platform, you may want to check out my webcast titled "Understanding the thinkorswim Scan Tab": kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKHEnp9_iLOCo7c. Enjoy! ^CM

[@drkrueger]

The dividend adjustment tool is a nice surprise. Thanks Cameron! And the fundamentals tab

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching! ^CM

[@BillyJ10]

Really, really helpful. Great Stuff!

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching! ^CM

[@maryjeanprather4078]

Where can I go to start trading options in real time? Thank you

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Happy to help! You'll note that my thinkorswim PaperMoney demonstrations are actually using real-time trading data, which is indicated in the upper right-hand corner of my demonstration platform ("Realtime data"). Your own live trading account will have real-time data, but your PaperMoney may not. If this is the case, you may want to call Support at 800-435-4000 to see if they can switch your PaperMoney to real-time, as well. I don't believe there is a cost for this change, but just ask to make sure. Thanks! ^CM

[@minazhassam9821]

excellent video. Looking for how i can chart the different S&P sectors on 1 chart. have seen it presented by others on this channel. thanks in advance.

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Here's that process: To add multiple symbols to a chart, go to Studies > Add Studies > Compare With > Custom Symbol. Then just repeat for more symbols. Hope this helps! ^CM

[@stevek758]

i have a question. My friend was able to tab through charts on one screen. he got a new computer and has no idea how to do it. can you point me to the ight direction please.not multiple screens on 1 chart but Multiple charts in one screen

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Happy to help. Here are the steps: 1. Click the chart grid icon (rectangle in the upper-right above "Patterns") 2. Select the desired number of charts to be displayed 3. Click the menu icon (three dots and dashes) in the upper-right of one of the charts in the new grid 4. Select "Maximize cell" 5. Navigate among the charts with the forward and backward arrows in the upper-right. I hope this helps! Enjoy! ^CM

[@edwardhines1514]

New to ThinkorSwim. Some was over my head. But it all made sense.

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Good to hear. And welcome! See you in the next one! ^CM

[@weswiesman4476]

Great video. Thank you

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

My pleasure! ^CM

[@rbakerva]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

My pleasure! ^CM

[@footz5729]

Can you do a 10 cool tools type of video with the different Fibonacci tools, just a brief explanation of how to correctly use them?

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

That is an excellent idea! I'm going to have to do a webcast on just that topic very soon. Perfect fit for this series. Thanks for the suggestion! ^CM

[@footz5729]

No thanks! got the idea from you. it was a video you did during the transition week@@tradertalkswebcasts

[@jenniferpokorny8938]

Love the tool that adjusts for dividends. Never seen that before and about half were new.

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Glad you found value in my video! ^CM

[@KaliKali-hv9bt]

Thanks so much❤

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

My pleasure! ^CM

[@Zareh1949]

Why don't I see a "Fundamentals" tab under Analyze?

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

You'll see the "Fundamentals" tab when you log into your live-trading thinkorswim account. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching! ^CM

[@Zareh1949]

@@tradertalkswebcasts Many thanks.

[@Dude-dq9wk]

Thanks!

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

My pleasure! ^CM

[@tomsheppard6772]

Very good. I knew 5 of them.

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Glad you liked my video, and I hope you found value in the other five new tools you learned. Thanks for watching! ^CM

[@KaliKali-hv9bt]

I’m familiar with most tools but needed explanations

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

I'll keep doing all I can to help. Thanks for watching! ^CM

[@sharonmonreal1156]

Hi Cameron from Georgia

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Hello from Utah! ^CM

[@Scottgas3]

That you needed to produce eight lessons indicates how difficult the change over from Street Smart will be. Will cost $$ to investors.

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

I certainly understand your concern. When switching from one platform with the depth of resources that Street Smart possesses to another of similar or greater depth, there is certainly going to be a learning curve. This series is my attempt to assist with that effort. That said, you've given me an idea for an upcoming webcast, which will be intended to demonstrate the many thinkorswim users can learn all they need in a single, 20-minute session. In any case, I hope you enjoy the series and find that they help you learn the new software. Thanks for the feedback! ^CM

[@CrockerLogic]

😂

[@oidbio2565]

I disagree completely. I was able to use Think or swim immediately for a variety of functions while I continued to use my other platform. That would be silly to stop using the platform you’ve familiarized yourself with to use TOS cold-turkey. You should always be learning and experimenting with new things in trading. Always. What’s dangerous is not doing that. TOS is probably one of the most thoughtfully laid out platforms I’ve ever been exposed to. I find myself using it more and more as I learn more and more about it. This is my first time listening to a lesson video on TOS and loved it. Learned a ton. It’s Friday and will be experimenting with what I’ve learned over the weekend and using it on Monday. Especially loved the last tool for options that gives probabilities. Going to check that out now. You taught an old dog several new tricks.

[@DaphneElvendahl]

My TOS screen looks NOTHING like that (?)

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Happy to help! My demonstration is done on the thinkorswim desktop software, and will look significantly different if you happen to be using the web-based version of thinkorswim. The software can be downloaded free of charge from the Trade tab in your Schwab online account. ^CM

[@zarirkalian8240]

Mr. May and All coaches are you aware that all the SCRIPTS you are placing does NOT WORK on TOS, for TOS users they are useless, please be kind to us and see that we can you your scripts Thanks

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Happy to clarify! Most of the scripts being shared by coaches (I actually don't share scripts in my webcasts) were created on the Schwab version of thinkorswim and only work on that platform. They do not work on the TD Ameritrade version. As all remaining TD Ameritrade accounts will shortly transition to Schwab, this should not be an issue for long. In the meantime, you may certainly ask if the coach happens to have a TD Ameritrade script to share. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching! ^CM

[@TheNewCarryTrade]

I've been using TOS for years and I didn't know that you could adjust the chart for dividends. Good Stuff. Thanks!

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Glad to help! ^CM

[@rakeshchandra3549]

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[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Excellent! ^CM

[@chuck5085]

Thank you, Cam. I’ve had a TOS account for probably six years and didn’t know a lot of this. However, I just funded it when the writing was on the wall concerning Schwab purchasing TD.

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

Yep, the wheels are turning. And it's always my pleasure to deliver these webcasts. Thanks for watching! ^CM