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Glossary
FAQ
Release Notes

How to thinkorswim

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Welcome to thinkorswim! In this manual, you will find tutorials on numerous thinkorswim features, tabs, and interfaces.

Getting Started — updated
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Monitor
Trade
Analyze
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MarketWatch
Charts
Tools
Bookmap
Miscellaneous — updated

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Getting Started

The information here is 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.
Market volatility, volume and system availability may delay account access and trade executions.

Investing involves risk including loss of principal. Past performance of a security or strategy is no guarantee of future results or investing success.

Trading stocks, options, futures and forex involves speculation, and the risk of loss can be substantial. Clients must consider all relevant risk factors, including their own personal financial situation, before trading. Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk, as well as its own unique risk factors.

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.

Multiple leg options strategies will involve multiple commissions.

Forex trading involves leverage, carries a high level of risk and is not suitable for all investors. Please read the NFA booklet Trading Forex: What Investors Need to Know prior to trading forex products.

Commodity interests and cash in futures accounts are not protected by SIPC. Futures trading involves a high level of risk and is not suitable for all investors. Certain requirements must be met to trade futures. Please read Risk Disclosure Statement for Futures and Options before considering any futures transactions.

Access to real-time market data is conditioned on acceptance of the exchange agreements. Professional access differs and subscription fees may apply.

Futures, futures options, and forex trading services provided by Charles Schwab Futures & Forex LLC. Trading privileges subject to review and approval. Not all clients will qualify.

Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC, a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant and NFA Forex Dealer Member. Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC is a subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corporation.

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