Think or Swim
Every investor needs a stock broker in order to have access to the Stock Market. Stock brokers generally perform many different services aside from trade executions. While this may sound appealing to some people, other investors just want to learn about securities trading and have their brokers execute their orders. This is where thinkorswim comes in. As its name implies, thinkorswim, Inc., is geared towards educating the everyday investor and providing him with the necessary tools that would enable him to think for himself. A relatively newcomer to the brokerage industry, thinkorswim is already garnering recognition for being above the norm.
Accessibility:
thinkorswim, Inc., has its headquarters situated in N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago. As an online broker, thinkorswim doesn’t have any other physical offices. Customers can access the company’s services via their website. In addition, thinkorswim also has a customer service hotline where the company can be reached.
Services:
thinkorswim is best known for educating its customers. In their website you will find a wide array of investment tools and tutorials that have been meticulously compiled for their client’s benefit. They also offer seminars all across the country wherein they teach investors how to “thinkorswim”. The company offers a free software that investors can use for trading. Moreover, their website also offers tutorials on how to use the said software, making it easier for clients to get started in trading. The company continuously reviews and updates their technology in order to offer their clients the fast and easy order routing, trade analysis, and position monitoring. Although thinkorswim specializes in options trading, the company also trades in stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, and mortgage-backed securities. In addition, thinkorswim also has retirement and education savings plans that customers can avail of.
Achievements:*
2005 – “1 of the top 4 online brokers in America” and “number 1 in trade execution”, Barron’s “Annual Review of Online Brokers”.
2006 – “Best for option traders”, Barron’s “Annual Review of Online Brokers”, including:
#1 Trade Technology (web based trading)
#1 Portfolio Analysis and Reports (software based platform)
#2 Trade Execution (web based trading)
#2 Research (software based platform)
2007 – “TopTenREVIEWS Silver Award”, TopTenREVIEWS, Inc.
2007 – “Best for option traders”, Barron’s “Annual Review of Online Brokers”, including:
#1 Trade Technology (software)
#1 Portfolio Analysis and Reports (software)
#1 Range of Offerings (software)
#1 Customer Service & Access (software)
*Source: www.thinkorswim.com
Additional Information:
thinkorswim, Inc., was founded in 1999, and is registered with the NASD. For more information, visit their website at www.thinkorswim.com
