Lesson 3 of 8: Guide to the thinkorswim Platform Trade Tab | Getting Started with thinkorswim®

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Getting Started with thinkorswim® | Cameron May | 7-16-25 Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. https://bit.ly/2v9tH6D In this beginner-friendly video, Schwab Education Senior Manager Cameron May will be diving into the thinkorswim platform Trade tab and showing you how to navigate some of its most essential tools and features using the All Products page. Whether you're placing your first stock order or exploring options strategies, this walkthrough will help you understand how to use key components like the Underlying quote panel, Trade Grid, Option Chain, and Today’s Option Statistics to make informed decisions. Cameron will also demonstrate how to place both stock and options trades in real time, making it easier to understand how each tool fits into the trading workflow. You’ll also get a first look at more advanced tools like Options Time and Sales and the interactive Product Depth visualizer, which might help a trader assess order flow and liquidity before entering a trade. The demonstration will take place entirely on the thinkorswim Desktop platform, with clear, step-by-step guidance. For those who want to go deeper, Cameron has included links below to companion videos that break down individual features and tools in greater detail. Whether you're brand new to thinkorswim or just want to brush up on the Trade tab, this is a solid place to start. Here’s my video, “A Guide to the Active Trader Tool on thinkorswim”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHj1n4wxZu4&t=2200s Here’s my video, “10 Quick Ways to Place Stock Trades on thinkorswim”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD_vt9O5LhQ&t=794s Here’s my video, “How to Place Options Orders: Basic Trades to Fancy-Schmancy”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHrtEOw68mc&t=1377s You just opened a new account and downloaded the award-winning thinkorswim® trading platform, and wow, where do you even start? We had the same feeling! Join your education coach for this weekly, basic overview of the thinkorswim® trading platform. When you feel like you understand the basics, then join one of our more in-depth reviews of this amazing software—Exploring thinkorswim® or Scripting with thinkorswim®. 0923-31BC 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. Scripts shown: SPX & Sectors Grid: http://tos.mx/!t9yVLssN Dow Theory Grid: http://tos.mx/!wqELqAj7 Gold/Dollar Correlation Grid: : http://tos.mx/!FncF0Jhs Single Stock w/Intraday Grid: http://tos.mx/!8pBvQxEi Example Options Trader Grid: ​http://tos.mx/!1t1hdkdk 8 DL - http://tos.mx/!1gByFeIu 10 DL - http://tos.mx/!Xx4Lb9pa Trend - http://tos.mx/!JsMxhlgk Trend Wkly - http://tos.mx/!F0lCsk13 10 Hull - http://tos.mx/!qVaYAv1Q 20 Hull - http://tos.mx/!32K5pY81 New to thinkorswim? Check out my free YouTube video series for beginners!: Scripts are for educational purposes only, are not a recommendation, and are not guaranteed for time or accuracy. Lesson 1 of 8: Downloading and Navigating thinkorswim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhPmliFmIoQ&list=PL8a6s5nq1lPTMHmq7rNVIQE9mqyhsxD5I&index=18 Lesson 2 of 8: Using the thinkorswim Monitor Tab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrDwfD8xUOc&list=PL8a6s5nq1lPTMHmq7rNVIQE9mqyhsxD5I&index=15 Lesson 3 of 8: Using the thinkorswim Trade Tab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7VO-EO5Lm0&list=PL8a6s5nq1lPTMHmq7rNVIQE9mqyhsxD5I&index=14&t=1450s Lesson 4 of 8: Using thinkorswim Charts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHoHh8uFpV0&list=PL8a6s5nq1lPTMHmq7rNVIQE9mqyhsxD5I&index=13 Lesson 5 of 8: Understanding the thinkorswim Scan Tab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pamlISNOmU&list=PL8a6s5nq1lPTMHmq7rNVIQE9mqyhsxD5I&index=12&t=1s Lesson 6 of 8: Using the Tools on the MarketWatch Tab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjGb9peOveA&list=PL8a6s5nq1lPTMHmq7rNVIQE9mqyhsxD5I&index=11 Lesson 7 of 8: Beginner’s Guide to the Analyze Tab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEyQT8tS4-c&list=PL8a6s5nq1lPTMHmq7rNVIQE9mqyhsxD5I&index=10 Lesson 8 of 8: Tools, Education, and Help Tabs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fFEWh4996A&list=PL8a6s5nq1lPTMHmq7rNVIQE9mqyhsxD5I&index=5 #cameronmay #TraderTalks #CharlesSchwab #Schwab