What is a Trading Platform?

The TOS trading platform, also known as thinkorswim, is a feature-rich and widely-used trading platform provided by TD Ameritrade (now part of Charles Schwab). Designed for active traders and investors, thinkorswim offers a comprehensive suite of tools and features to analyze markets, conduct research, and execute trades.

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Trading TOS Simulator

The simulator on thinkorswim (TOS) offers traders a risk-free environment to practice and refine their trading strategies. It replicates real market conditions and provides access to all the features and tools available on the live trading platform. Traders can place simulated trades, monitor positions, and track performance using real-time market data and customizable charts. 

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Brokers

What is a broker?

A broker serves as an intermediary between buyers and sellers in financial markets, facilitating the buying and selling of various assets. They execute trades on behalf of their clients and provide access to different markets. 

What Brokers We Use at DBT

TD Ameritrade

TD Ameritrade is a leading brokerage firm and online broker, known for its wide range of financial services. They offer stock, options, futures, and forex trading through their user-friendly online platform, thinkorswim. TD Ameritrade is renowned for its commitment to investor education, providing extensive educational resources and market research to help clients make informed investment decisions.

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Lightspeed

Lightspeed is a reputable broker and trading platform provider specializing in direct market access trading solutions. They offer advanced platforms like Lightspeed Trader, Lightspeed Web Trader, and Lightspeed Mobile, providing fast and reliable execution for equities, options, futures, and forex trading. 

Software Tools

Trade Ideas

Trade Ideas software helps traders find the best setups in the market right now. Looking to test the waters with Trade Ideas? Ready to harness the power of AI, or better manage your clients money at a professional level? We have you covered with user levels for everyone.

Finviz

Finviz is a popular software tool utilized by traders and investors for market analysis and research. With its user-friendly interface, it offers features such as stock screening, filtering, and visualization. Users can scan stocks based on various criteria, access real-time quotes and charts, and track market trends.

Hardware

Minimum Computer Requirements

Laptop:

Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
RAM: 8 GB or higher
Storage: Solid-state drive (SSD) with at least 256 GB of storage capacity
Display: 15-inch or larger with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels or higher
Graphics: Integrated graphics card
Operating System: Windows 10 or macOS

Desktop:

Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
RAM: 8 GB or higher
Storage: Solid-state drive (SSD) with at least 256 GB of storage capacity
Display: 24-inch or larger with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels or higher
Graphics: Dedicated graphics card for multiple monitor setups
Operating System: Windows 10 or macOS

Recommended Computer Requirements

Laptop:

Processor:  Intel Core i7 or equivalent
RAM: 16 GB or higher
Storage: Solid-state drive (SSD) with at least 256 GB of storage capacity
Display: 15-inch or larger with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels or higher
Graphics:  Dedicated graphics card (for multiple monitor setups)
Operating System: Windows 10 or macOS

Desktop:

Processor: Intel Core i7 or equivalent
RAM: 16 GB or higher
Storage: Solid-state drive (SSD) with at least 512 GB of storage capacity
Display: Multiple monitors or a large ultrawide monitor
Graphics: Dedicated graphics card for multiple monitor setups
Operating System: Windows 10 or macOS