May 6, 2019

How to Place a Stop Order on the Think or Swim Platform

We have talked about the pros and cons of stop orders in the past.  But, how does one actually enter one of these types of orders?

The nuts and bolts of how to do this will change from platform to platform, but here is an example of how to do it on TD Ameritrade’s ThinkOrSwim platform.

If you are using a different platform, please consult your broker of the exact steps you should take when entering a stop order.

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Scott Bauer

A respected market commentator seen on Bloomberg, Fox Business, CNBC and other major financial networks, Scott Bauer has 30+ years of professional equity and index options experience at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and as a Vice-President/trader for Goldman Sachs. Scott graduated with Honors from the University of Illinois Business School and has taught classes both at his alma mater and at the CBOE.

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