Trading Stocks with Advanced Orders

Combine orders, program trades and set stop parameters

Trading stocks is more convenient with the advanced order tools.

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Conditional Orders
Combine two or three individual orders that will, if filled, either cancel or trigger additional orders. Available for both stocks and single-legged option orders (in options-approved accounts).
SnapTicket™ | More about SnapTicket
Located on the bottom of every page (once you log on to your account) to deliver real-time quotes and help you place orders. The "Detach" icon lets you use SnapTicket to receive a quote or submit a trade from wherever you are online.
StrategyDesk™ | More about StrategyDesk
Create your own automated order entry and exit strategies that trigger your orders based on the market conditions you specify. Test your strategies against historical market data, track balances in each of your accounts, and use powerful screeners to scan the market for potential trading opportunities.

See more charting, idea generation, monitoring, screening, strategy backtesting or technical analysis tools.

thinkorswim from TD AMERITRADE | More about thinkorswim from TD AMERITRADE
Available only to TD AMERITRADE clients, thinkorswim from TD AMERITRADE offers free professional-level trading tools. This platform gives you access to the advanced trading technology rated #1 by Barron's and all the tools you need in one place. Monitor the market with real-time streaming charts, practice trades with paperMoney®, and watch live-streaming CNBC. It's totally free from TD AMERITRADE.

See more charting, idea generation, monitoring, options, screening, strategy backtesting or technical analysis tools.

Trade Triggers™ | More about Trade Triggers
Set the conditions for an alert or order in advance. When your conditions are met, you'll receive an email alert or your order will be submitted automatically, up to six months from when the trigger is set.
Trailing Stops
Maximize and protect profits, limit losses and minimize risk. Enter orders with a stop parameter that creates a moving or "trailing" activation price.8 Available in SnapTicket™ and through Trade Ticket within Command Center 2.0.

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Market volatility, volume and system availability may delay account access and trade executions.

Options involve risk and are not suitable for everyone as the special risks inherent to options trading may expose investors to potentially rapid and substantial losses. Prior to engaging in trades involving options, you should carefully read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. Option trading privileges in your account subject to TD AMERITRADE review and approval. Not all account-owners will qualify.

Sufficient funds or positions required when Trade Triggers orders activate.

A trailing stop order will not guarantee an execution at or near the activated trailing stop price. Once activated, they compete with other incoming market orders.

Subscription fees apply to NASDAQ Level II access. Access to real-time data is subject to acceptance of the exchange agreements. Professional access and fees differ. For details, see our Professional Rates & Fees.

thinkorswim, prior to joining TD AMERITRADE, earned 4.9 stars, the top score, in the category "Trading Technology", and was rated #1 overall online broker in Barron's ranking of online brokers, 3/15/2010. thinkorswim was evaluated versus others in eight total categories, including trade experience, trading technology, usability, range of offerings, research amenities, portfolio analysis and reporting, customer service and education and costs. thinkorswim topped the list in 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010 with the highest weighted-average score. Barron's is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company © 2006-2010.