First-Timer's Guide to Setting Up Charts on thinkorswim Desktop | Getting Started with thinkorswim®

Getting Started with thinkorswim® | Cameron May | 12-23-24
Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. bit.ly/2v9tH6D
Today's video is a Beginner's Guide to setting up charts on the thinkorswim platform. We demonstrate how a new user of thinkorswim charts might look up symbols, change time frames, add technical indicators, and make drawings on a chart. We then move to more intermediate customizations of indicators and timeframes, and even review how to view multiple charts at the same time.
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Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Certain requirements must be met to trade options through Schwab. Please read the Options Disclosure Document titled "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options" before considering any option transaction.
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Lesson 1 of 8: Downloading and Navigating thinkorswim:
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Lesson 2 of 8: Using the thinkorswim Monitor Tab:
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Lesson 3 of 8: Using the thinkorswim Trade Tab:
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Lesson 4 of 8: Using thinkorswim Charts:
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Lesson 5 of 8: Understanding the thinkorswim Scan Tab:
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Lesson 6 of 8: Using the Tools on the MarketWatch Tab:
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Lesson 7 of 8: Beginner’s Guide to the Analyze Tab:
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Lesson 8 of 8: Tools, Education, and Help Tabs:
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[@JoeSuarez-gp1hx]

GREAT!! Thx!

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

You're welcome! ^CM

[@sailor-rick]

Question: have you removed the ability to adjust cash. The "adjust account" seems to be missing on the "activity and positions" panel. Give it a try. Please let me know how to do it. Thanks.

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

I'm happy to report that this function is definitely still available! If you're not seeing it as an option on your Monitor page, just make sure you've selected the specific account you're adjusting in the menu at the top of the platform, first. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching! ^CM

[@pkj6426]

I keep losing symbols in my watchlists!!! How do I avoid that. Super annoying.

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

I'm afraid I haven't encountered this issue before, so I don't have guidance to provide. You may want to call Support at 800-435-9050 if the problem persists. ^CM

[@pkj6426]

@ - it happens if I’m using my mouse & clicking thru the watchlists- inadvertently symbols get unblocked & removed - most times w/o me noticing- it’s only later when I’m looking for a position do I realize it’s no longer on my list!

[@Peachbud83]

How is this only 5 days old?! So unhelpful. My account page looks nothing like this! My charts, trade etc tabs are on the left.There is no "style" button anywhere to be found to change the candles, etc.

[@richc.6585]

Sure you're not on the Web version? He's using TOS Desktop.

[@tradertalkswebcasts]

To clarify, this video is a guide to setting up charts on thinkorswim Desktop, which is trading software that is quite different from the thinkorswim website (known as "thinkorswim Web.") To help with the learning process for thinkorswim Web, Brent Moors has an excellent series of short videos you can access here: kzbin.info/aero/PL8a6s5nq1lPQLW_kCyBdVkdWE_kBPnsez. Enjoy! ^CM