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    thinkorswim

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AThinkorswim, with its Investools division, is an American company offering live and online investor education services. In addition, through its brokerage subsidiary, thinkorswim, Inc., Investools provides services to funded trading accounts for self-directed option traders and institutional users who invest in equities, exchange-traded funds, futures, mutual funds and bonds.N/A

    YCharts

    Score9.7 out of 10
    N/AYCharts is an investment research platform from the company of the same name in Chicago, that drives smarter investments and better client communications, serving a client base of more than 5,000 RIAs, financial planners, and asset managers who oversee more than $750 billion in assets. YCharts helps investing professionals demonstrate their value to clients and prospects with tools that enhance client engagements and simplify often complex financial topics using visuals.N/A
    Pricing
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    Editions & Modules
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    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details$0.00 commissions. No platform fees. No data fees. No trade minimums. Online---$0.00-- Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Phone System-$5.00-- Broker-assisted-$25.00—
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    Features
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    Financial Research
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    Ratings
    YCharts
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    31% above category average
    Industry-Specific Information00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Independent Research Access00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    ESG Data00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Credit Ratings Reports00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Macroeconomic News00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Search Tools00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    Small Businesses
    Coinbase
    Score7.3 out of 10
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Coinbase
    Score7.3 out of 10
    S&P Capital IQ
    Score7.5 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    S&P Capital IQ
    Score7.5 out of 10
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    User Ratings
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    thinkorswim
    I would not hesitate to recommend thinkorswim to someone who wants to get into the stock market. The opportunity to use "paper money" can help beginners learn the fundamentals of trading without any risk. Although the trial period is only 60 days, [that's a] good amount of time for new users to learn enough before venturing out into the real world. Adding to the positives, thinkorswim mobile app is superb and a great way to keep up with your portfolio on the go.
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    YCharts
    I use YCharts to perform my client reviews. It helps me demonstrate the performance and decision making process. It helps me show the deep dive of investment selection, and clients can see the thought process that goes into investment decision making.
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    Pros
    thinkorswim
    • Day Trading
    • Swing Trading
    • Long term Investment
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    YCharts
    • Reporting
    • Investment research
    • Review capabilities with clients
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    Cons
    thinkorswim
    • Offering more streaming platforms, like bloomberg for example or Fox Business.
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    YCharts
    • Sandbox approach to models
    • Branding
    • Alacart reports
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    Alternatives Considered
    thinkorswim
    I have personally used Charles Schwab mobile app and online page for about 3 years and have been thoroughly satisfied. Before TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab merged, I had used thinkorswim for the 60-day paper money trial before using my real money on investments. I confidently believe the time I've spent on thinkorswim has helped me mitigate any big losses in my investments. As for robinhood, the mobile app is a lot better for beginners to understand and the UI can be described as more aesthetically pleasing. thinkorswim triumphs in many other aspects [as well] such as being backed up by TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab and the plethora of knowledge [a user can access].
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    YCharts
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    Return on Investment
    thinkorswim
    • Easy to place orders
    • Easy to analyse stocks
    • Easy to check over all portfolio
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    YCharts
    • Shows the high caliber of research by my firm
    • User interface is great
    • Research is amazing
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