TradingView is a charting platform, not a brokerage, but you can execute real trades directly from its charts by connecting a supported broker. The setup takes a few minutes, and once linked, you can place orders, set stops, and manage positions without leaving TradingView’s interface. This guide covers how the connection works, which brokers are…
I have used thinkorswim and tastytrade personally, and they are both great platforms for both active traders and long-term investors. tastytrade offers lower commissions for futures trading, but lacks in charting features compared to thinkorswim. Another difference is thinkorswim is owned by Schwab, giving you access to banking and other additional features tastytrade does not…
TrendSpider is one of the best charting software options for stocks and offers a deep automated technical analysis suite. This guide breaks down the four current TrendSpider plans, what each one costs in 2026, and how to lock in the lowest price using coupon code FTW25. TrendSpider Pricing Key Takeaways TrendSpider sells four plans in…
TradingView and TrendSpider are some of the most popular stock charting software, but they have some differences, which we will explore in this article. Key Differences of TradingView and TrendSpider TradingView runs on a freemium model, which means you can use most features for free, while TrendSpider does not offer a free option. TrendSpider is…
Raindrop charts are a TrendSpider-original chart type that blends price, volume, and VWAP into one visualization. Learn how raindrops are rendered, what each color and shape signals, and how to enable them.
Fair value gaps are one of the most searched ICT concepts right now, and for good reason: they show you exactly where institutional money moved so fast that the market left a hole. That hole acts like a magnet, drawing price back before the next directional move. Once you understand what a fair value gap…
Looking for a way to save on a TrendSpider subscription? Coupon code FTW25 takes 25 percent off any TrendSpider plan at checkout, including Standard, Premium, Enhanced, Advanced, and Business tiers. Here is how to apply the discount, what each plan includes, and what TrendSpider actually does for your trading workflow. Key Takeaways Pair TrendSpider with…
TradingView and thinkorswim are two of the most popular tools in retail trading, but they solve different problems: TradingView is a standalone, cloud-based charting platform that connects to many brokers, while thinkorswim is a desktop powerhouse bundled free with a Charles Schwab brokerage account (for a Schwab-specific breakdown, see the Schwab vs. thinkorswim comparison). The…
Your trading laptop has one job: never be the reason you miss a fill. Whether you scalp on five charts at once or swing a handful of positions after work, the right machine keeps your platform smooth, your data live, and your order entry instant. Here are the best laptops for trading in 2026, ranked…
The Russell 1000, 2000, and 3000 are three of the most widely followed US equity indexes, and they split the market into clean slices: large caps, small caps, and everything combined. If you are deciding between IWB, IWM, or IWV, or trying to understand how the three indexes relate, this guide breaks down composition, performance,…
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