Trading Tools

Learn about specialized tools traders may use to make trading decisions.

Identifying Head-and-Shoulders Patterns in Stock Charts

Identifying so-called head-and-shoulders patterns can be tricky.

Trading and Social Media

Social media is full of trading tips—but should you listen?

StreetSmart Edge® to thinkorswim® Part 1

Learn how to use your favorite features and functions of StreetSmart Edge® on the thinkorswim® platform.

StreetSmart Edge® to thinkorswim® Part 2

This video will familiarize you with the thinkorswim® platform so you can take advantage of your favorite features and functions of StreetSmart Edge® when using thinkorswim.

Introduction to thinkorswim® Mobile for Android

Learn how to navigate and place trades on the thinkorswim® mobile app for Android.

Introduction to thinkorswim® Mobile for iPhone

Learn how to navigate and place trades on the thinkorswim® mobile app for iPhone.

How to Buy Stocks in 4 Steps for Beginners

From square one to your first trade: This video will teach you what a stock is, what to consider when trading, and how to actually place the trade on schwab.com.

How to Avoid 3 Technical Analysis Trading Pitfalls

Learn to avoid the three pitfalls of technical analysis and analyzing price patterns: impatience, inflexibility, and tunnel vision.

Using Chart Drawing Tools on thinkorswim® Desktop

Learn how to add drawings in charts, draw trendlines, price levels, and Fibonacci retracements to help you identify trend as well as support and resistance.

Credit vs. Debit Spreads: Let Volatility Guide You

When deciding between trading credit spreads or debit spreads, it can be helpful to align the options strike prices and expirations with the level and direction of implied volatility.