Thinkorswim is a comprehensive trading and analytical platform offered by TD Ameritrade. The platform allows self-directed investors and traders to find trading opportunities, analyze those opportunities in many ways and then proceed to make trades based on the information found. As with all technology, thinkorswim is constantly being upgraded and improved, with new features being added regularly. The thinkorswim trading platform offers industry-leading trading tools, streaming real-time data, and powerful analytics, all in one fully integrated trading platform.
What thinkorswim Offers
The thinkorswim platform by TD Ameritrade allows traders to analyze and trade stocks, options, futures, REITS, ETFs, bonds, CDs, mutual funds, Unit Investment Trusts and Forex in one comprehensive trading platform.
Accounts can be opened for any amount as there is no minimum deposit. The exception is margin and option trading accounts which require a minimum $2,000 deposit. There are no maintenance fees.
In addition to individual accounts, investors can also open joint accounts, IRA accounts, education savings accounts and specialty accounts such as trusts or corporate accounts.