Key insights

• ⌚ Creating a watch list in thinkorswim for market monitoring and stock tracking
• 📊 Setting up custom tabs and utilizing specialized codes like V Spike and Gap and Run for trading platform customization
• 📈 Customizing stock chart monitoring tool with time frames, color-coding, and adding volume and shares for effective analysis
• 🔍 Efficiently monitoring stocks using watch list, relative volume, and Gap and Run scan for potential trading opportunities
• 🔄 Creating a scan to find stocks pulling back within the Gap and Run for potential trading opportunities
• 💡 Tips for setting up and monitoring stock scans on Thinkorswim, including market considerations and potential code sharing

Q&A

• What are the tips for setting up and monitoring stock scans on Thinkorswim?

  When setting up and monitoring stock scans on Thinkorswim, consider market conditions such as bear markets and seasonal factors like summertime. Moreover, there may be potential for sharing scan codes in the future, which can be beneficial for trading insights and collaboration.

• What is the process for creating a scan to find stocks pulling back within the Gap and Run, and how does it aid in identifying potential trading opportunities?

  By creating a scan to find stocks pulling back within the Gap and Run, utilizing the pullback strategy, and modifying the existing pullback scan, you can effectively locate stocks that are gapping up or pulling back. This scan is valuable for identifying stocks with potential trading opportunities.

• How can I efficiently monitor stocks using a watch list, relative volume, and Gap and Run scan?

  Efficient stock monitoring involves using a watch list, relative volume, and Gap and Run scan to identify potential trading opportunities. Leveraging the market watch tab, tracking relative volume, and accessing the Gap and Run scan are essential for making informed trading decisions.

• What are the steps for setting up a stock chart monitoring tool with customized features?

  You can customize time frames, color-coding, volume, relative volume, and shares to effectively analyze stock movements. Organizing columns and utilizing these features can enhance the efficiency of stock monitoring.

• How can I set up custom tabs and utilize V Spike and Gap and Run codes in a trading platform?

  You can set up custom tabs for your trading platform and use V Spike and Gap and Run codes to enhance your trading experience. Additionally, switching from using 'last' to 'mark' can be beneficial for pre-market trading.

• What is the process for creating a market watch watch list in thinkorswim?

  To create a market watch watch list in thinkorswim, you can add symbols, type codes, and configure custom slots. You can easily monitor watch lists or scans in one place and customize the slots according to your preferences.

• 00:01 A tutorial on creating a market watch watch list using thinkorswim. The process involves adding symbols, typing codes, and configuring custom slots.
• 03:03 A tutorial on setting up custom tabs, utilizing V Spike and Gap and Run codes, and using 'mark' instead of 'last' for pre-market trading in a trading platform.
• 06:00 A tutorial on setting up a stock chart monitoring tool by customizing time frames, color-coding, volume, relative volume, and shares for effective stock analysis.
• 08:56 Learn how to efficiently monitor stocks using a watch list, relative volume, and Gap and Run scan to identify potential trading opportunities. Utilize the features on the market watch tab, track relative volume for spike monitoring, and access the Gap and Run scan for identifying stocks with potential for upward movement.
• 12:03 Using a pullback strategy, you can create a scan to find stocks pulling back within the Gap and Run. By modifying the existing pullback scan, you can locate stocks that are gapping up or pulling back in the Gap and Run. This scan allows for identifying stocks for potential trading opportunities.
• 15:23 Tips for setting up and monitoring stock scans on Thinkorswim, including considerations for market conditions and potential code sharing in the future.