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ThinkorSwim

TD Ameritrade's professional-grade trading platform

About ThinkorSwim

ThinkorSwim (ToS) by TD Ameritrade (now Charles Schwab) is one of the most powerful and comprehensive trading platforms available to retail traders. It offers advanced charting, options analytics with risk profiles, a robust ThinkScript scripting language, paper trading, and a full options chain with Greeks. Widely considered the gold standard for options trading platforms.

Platform Availability

Web Desktop (Windows & Mac Native) Mobile (iOS & Android) Tablet

Pros

  • Industry-leading options tools
  • Free with no minimums
  • Excellent charting & ThinkScript
  • Built-in paper trading
  • Comprehensive education

Cons

  • Learning curve for beginners
  • US-focused (limited international)
  • Resource-intensive software
  • Schwab migration ongoing

Features

Advanced charting (400+ studies)
ThinkScript programming language
Options chain with Greeks
Risk profile (P&L diagrams)
Paper trading (paperMoney)
Probability analysis tools
Futures & forex trading
Options strategy scanner
Custom watchlists & alerts
Level II quotes & Time & Sales
Active Trader ladder (DOM)
Earnings analysis tools

Pricing

Free (with TD Ameritrade/Schwab account)

Supported Markets

StocksOptionsFuturesForexETFs

Community & Socials

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✓ Easy setup • ✓ Trusted by traders • ✓ Advanced charting

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