Order Types
Understand how and when to use orders to buy and sell a security, including market, limit, and stop orders.
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.
How a Risk Reversal Options Strategy Works
Having a risk reversal options strategy provides downside protection to the level of the purchased put option but limits the upside potential of a long stock position to the strike of the short call option. Here's how this strategy works.
The Pattern Day Trading Rule Explained
Watch to learn about the pattern day trading rule, what constitutes a day trade, and how to comply with the rule.
Options Spread Orders on thinkorswim® Desktop
Learn how to create options spread orders on thinkorswim® desktop.
Three Types of Options Exit Strategies
Learn how certain order types like limit orders and stop orders can help implement your exit strategy for options trades.
Place a Single-Leg Options Trade | thinkorswim®
Learn how to place single-leg options trades on thinkorswim®.
How to Use Advanced Stock Order Types
Advanced stock orders can provide additional flexibility for investors. Learn about a few advanced order types that can help traders execute trades more in line with their goals.
Creating One-Cancels-Other Orders on thinkorswim®
Learn how to create a one-cancels-other or OCO order on thinkorswim®.
Mastering the Order Types: Market Orders
Learn about the characteristics, risks, and advantages of market orders.
