Technical Analysis
Interpret market data to identify patterns and trends to make more educated predictions.
Using Implied Volatility Percentiles
Learn how implied volatility (IV) percentiles help you select when to use various options strategies. Rank volatility using IV percentiles and see if changes are normal or unusual.
A Richer Technical View: Analyzing Volume by Price
The thinkorswim® Volume Profile study helps traders analyze volume by price. Learn more about this tool and how you can use it to identify dynamic support and resistance levels.
Aligning Your Options with Implied Volatility
Learn the difference between implied and historical volatility and find out how to align your options trading strategy with the right volatility exposure.
Create a Custom Candlestick Pattern on thinkorswim®
The thinkorswim® platform allows traders to customize candlestick patterns using a drag-and-drop approach on the Candlestick Pattern Editor.
How to Use the thinkorswim® Scan Tab
On the thinkorswim Scan tab, traders can choose from and modify hundreds of predefined scans or create custom scans based their search criteria.
Using Sentiment Analysis Tools in Your Trading
Consider adding sentiment analysis tools to your stock trading toolkit to help narrow the time horizon around an underlying security's move.
Trade Life Cycles: Entry and Exit Strategies
Learn about trade entry and exit strategies and how understanding the trade life-cycle process can help traders pursue their trading goals.
Using Time Frame and Extended Data Tools on Charts
Charting tools like customized time frames and aggregated data on the thinkorswim® platform can potentially help traders make informed decisions about how to trade the markets.
Using the Volume Profile Indicator
Learn how to use the Volume Profile indicator on the thinkorswim® platform to see the price levels where demand was at its highest and lowest points.
Practice Trading Risk-Free with paperMoney®
Fine-tune your trading skills by practicing with thinkorswim® paperMoney®. You can learn the nuances of the platform and try new strategies without risking real money.