Analyzing Probabilities on thinkorswim® Desktop

August 28, 2023 Advanced
In this tutorial, we’ll explain how the probability analysis tool can help you gauge potential trade outcomes.
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This material is presented for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transaction for his or her own particular situation.

Past performance is no guarantee future success.

Probability analysis results are theoretical in nature, not guaranteed, and do not reflect any degree of certainty of an event occurring.

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." Supporting documentation for any claims or statistical information is available upon request.

With long options, investors may lose 100% of funds invested. Spread trading must be done in a margin account. Multiple leg options strategies will involve multiple transaction costs. Commissions, taxes and transaction costs are not included in this discussion but can affect final outcome and should be considered. Please contact a tax advisor for the tax implications involved in these strategies.

paperMoney® on the thinkorswim® platform: This software application is for educational purposes only. Successful virtual trading during a one-time period does not guarantee successful investing of actual funds during a later time period—market conditions change constantly.

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