Trading Tools
Learn about specialized tools traders may use to make trading decisions.
How to Short a Stock on Schwab Mobile
Short selling stock is a bearish strategy that allows investors to potentially profit when a stock price falls. Learn how to open and close short trades on Schwab Mobile.
4 Reasons to Try Paper Trading
Paper trading isn't only for beginners. Here are four reasons you might benefit from a simulated trading experience.
Short Sell Orders on thinkorswim® Platform
Short selling stock is a bearish strategy that allows investors to potentially profit when a stock price falls. Learn how to open and close short trades on the thinkorswim® platform.
3 Order Types: Market, Limit, and Stop Orders
Market orders, limit orders, and stop orders are common order types used to buy or sell stocks and ETFs. Learn how and when a trader might use them.
New to thinkorswim®? Start here
Thinkorswim® brings together powerful features and real-time insights. Learn which of its platforms—desktop, mobile, and web—is right for your trading style and preference.
Getting Started with thinkorswim® | 6-3-24
This webcast focused on the gadget section on the thinkorswim platform.
Portfolio Margin Explained
Introducing the benefits and risks of Portfolio Margin as compared to Regulation T.
Trading Up-Close: Bear Markets & Bull Traps
Learn about what a bull trap is and why they show up during bear markets.
Trading Up-Close: Measures of Financial Strength
On this episode of Trading: Up-Close, Joe Mazzola takes a look at three key measures of financial strength you can look at before buying stock in a company.
Trading Up-Close: Getting Started as a Trader
If you think you'd like to start trading stocks, what do you need to know? Kevin Horner explains what it takes to be a trader and how it differs from long-term investing.