How to Set Up thinkorswim® desktop for Options Trading

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Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document: https://bit.ly/2v9tH6D. thinkorswim® is one of the most powerful options trading platforms around, but if you’re just sticking with the default settings, you’re missing out. Watch this video for some insider tips on how to customize thinkorswim desktop especially for options—things like streamlining the option chain based on your trading style, setting up custom options screeners, and more features you don’t want to miss. Schwab clients can log in and access the thinkorswim® platform here:  https://www.schwab.com/getthinkorswim Not a Schwab client? Learn more about the thinkorswim® platform: https://www.schwab.com/thinkorswim 0:00 Intro 0:14: How to customize the option chain 4:45 How to save your option chain layout 6:57 How to optimize the option chain for trading options spread strategies 10:35 How to scan for options that meet certain criteria 15:21 How to save an options scan query 16:30 How to adjust the position statement to monitor options trades 20:23 How to create custom order templates Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/SubscribeCharlesSchwab Check out more Insights & Education from Charles Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/learn Connect with Charles Schwab: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharlesSchwab X: https://www.x.com/CharlesSchwab Open an account with Charles Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/open-an-account (0223-2BK9)