Trading Futures on ThinkorSwim | Process & Setup

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  • Опубликовано: 3 фев 2025

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  • @shortthestrike
    @shortthestrike  2 года назад +24

    During editing realized I didn't cover nearly as much as I wanted to. Let me know if there's something you'd like me to cover on another video on futures! tos.mx/fVf4PCo

    • @JeZZe26
      @JeZZe26 2 года назад +1

      Is there a reason my margin requires for nq is a lot lower than mnq? It seems like it should be the other way around!

    • @JeZZe26
      @JeZZe26 2 года назад

      I’m on thinkorswim

    • @jrgonzel4265
      @jrgonzel4265 2 года назад +3

      HI quick question When you have a small account let’s say 3k do you get your buy power back immediately after you close a futures trading position or do you have to wait until the next day like option contracts?

    • @_noname_4756
      @_noname_4756 Год назад

      On my thinkorswim I'm approved for futures but when I try to paper trade it I'm unable?

    • @bluepine33
      @bluepine33 Год назад

      How to simply place a Buy Call or Sell Put using Active Trader when trading /ES for example. The method should be the same for Sell Calls and Buy Puts.

  • @bluepine33
    @bluepine33 2 года назад +25

    You have an incredibly good speaking voice, clear and well organized !

  • @SandpitCrew
    @SandpitCrew 11 дней назад

    One of the best trading platforms content creators (and there are very few)! Always love your vids.

  • @brianbradfield1370
    @brianbradfield1370 Год назад +3

    The best information on trading futures I have even seen

  • @standingforIM
    @standingforIM Год назад +8

    Thank you SOOOO much for this vid! I've been in the markets for years now, but pretty new to TOS and brand new to futures, the info you give in here is invaluable to me

  • @terrywilliams2349
    @terrywilliams2349 2 года назад +10

    I am beginner Futures Trader and this video helped me a lot!!

  • @CAJimenez89
    @CAJimenez89 2 года назад +7

    I appreciate this. I was able to configure my Futures Set Up on my TOS app on my laptop and have been practicing with paper trades. Awesome video!

  • @Mo-bp5pi
    @Mo-bp5pi 7 месяцев назад +3

    Finally, a good video that doesn't assume that the viewer knows it all 👍

  • @bestman7776
    @bestman7776 2 года назад +6

    Man you explained it so well and clean, I actually thought you’re TOS Rep!

  • @sairatabassum2185
    @sairatabassum2185 7 месяцев назад +1

    Love the video! Thank you for keeping it clear and clean!

  • @Lord.murugan
    @Lord.murugan 4 месяца назад +1

    Learnt so much in this short video....was intimaditing at first...but better now ..thanks....👍🏽

  • @BASE5NYC
    @BASE5NYC Год назад +3

    I've traded stocks & options for years and have been interested in futures for a while but have no idea how to get started. Seems like so many new things to learn, new analysis, market news to look for, technicals, etc.

  • @tamaravakian1504
    @tamaravakian1504 4 месяца назад

    Your videos are always super helpful, thank you!!

  • @music196721
    @music196721 Год назад +15

    where can I find the script you mentioned?

    • @ArbitraryLifestyle
      @ArbitraryLifestyle 3 месяца назад

      Here's the prompt I used in ChatGPT to write the script, "Write a thinkscript that will show the tick size, tick value, delta, and notational risk."

  • @yantianwang2462
    @yantianwang2462 2 года назад +3

    Very clearly explained and helpful. Thank you!

  • @marcelopereyra5865
    @marcelopereyra5865 Год назад +9

    Great video. 👍🏻 Where can I get the script?

    • @ArbitraryLifestyle
      @ArbitraryLifestyle 3 месяца назад

      Here's the prompt I used in ChatGPT to write the script, "Write a thinkscript that will show the tick size, tick value, delta, and notational risk."

  • @markschellhammer4663
    @markschellhammer4663 Год назад +8

    Why isn't "futures" in my studies in TOS?
    Do you need a margin account to trade futures?

    • @gusinthecloud
      @gusinthecloud Год назад +5

      the same issues

    • @jinboden5228
      @jinboden5228 Месяц назад +1

      Same issue

    • @keagan7348
      @keagan7348 10 дней назад +1

      its a custom script. you have to add it manually, he posted it in the pinned comment for the link. open ToS, select Setup in top right, then Select "Open shared item" and paste the link, then click preview and close out of the set up tab. Then try it and it should be there

  • @RMark.Trades
    @RMark.Trades 11 месяцев назад

    Excellent tutorial, thanks!

  • @uslessstraw21
    @uslessstraw21 3 дня назад

    Thank you!

  • @Tdburn
    @Tdburn Год назад

    Dude this tutorial was on point!

  • @bronxp93
    @bronxp93 9 дней назад

    Can you daytrade options contracts?

  • @somosdaytrader6347
    @somosdaytrader6347 9 месяцев назад +1

    good video question how to get the futures indicator that show the ticksize and tick value? for TOS

  • @mercedesbenzie490
    @mercedesbenzie490 7 месяцев назад +2

    Hi there! I there's no link to get the script. Where can I find it? Thanks! I love all your videos btw!

    • @ArbitraryLifestyle
      @ArbitraryLifestyle 3 месяца назад

      My man just left us all hanging.

    • @ArbitraryLifestyle
      @ArbitraryLifestyle 3 месяца назад

      Here's the prompt I used in ChatGPT to write the script, "Write a thinkscript that will show the tick size, tick value, delta, and notational risk."

  • @StarShippCaptain
    @StarShippCaptain 2 года назад +1

    Super Video on the subject. Looking forward to seeing the other Videos of Futures Trading using TOS. I'd like to know when you place the trade before Sending it, is there some way to see "Max Loss" and "Max Profit" as you can with TOS when trading Options. Thanks!

  • @markgaribaldi9319
    @markgaribaldi9319 9 месяцев назад +1

    Liked the Video . . . can you please list the futuress script from the video Thank You!!

  •  2 дня назад

    Cheers for sharing! I need help: My Safe Wallet has some USDT, and I possess the seedphrase: -clean- -party- -soccer- -advance- -audit- -clean- -evil- -finish -tonight- -involve- -whip- -action-. How can I go about moving them to Bybit?

  • @MSTR_of_Coin
    @MSTR_of_Coin 8 месяцев назад

    Great video. Thank you!

  • @kaytweedy3606
    @kaytweedy3606 Год назад

    Great session! Thank you!

  • @143143john
    @143143john 2 года назад +2

    Where I can find the Script you added to study ?

  • @Deltapex-trading
    @Deltapex-trading 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for such a good video!!

  • @vfam3285
    @vfam3285 11 месяцев назад

    great video, thanks

  • @Greg5121
    @Greg5121 Год назад

    Thanks, you explained it well.

  • @i.g.7098
    @i.g.7098 2 года назад +1

    3:30 nice!!

  • @vndradeanthony
    @vndradeanthony Год назад +4

    where is the custom script for the studies tab? thanks

    • @ArbitraryLifestyle
      @ArbitraryLifestyle 3 месяца назад

      Here's the prompt I used in ChatGPT to write the script, "Write a thinkscript that will show the tick size, tick value, delta, and notational risk."

  • @tacousa87
    @tacousa87 Месяц назад +1

    Hello sir i try 30 mint to find yellows bar that you make on futures chat i cant find it i try my best but still can't find one please help?

  • @kenmosholder1935
    @kenmosholder1935 2 года назад

    Excellent video. Thank You

  • @chrismurphy1778
    @chrismurphy1778 2 года назад +2

    How do I add this script to TOS when on a mac.....I get a message that states MS files are not supported on the OS? Thank you.....Awesome vid!!!!

  • @Patricia-Margaret
    @Patricia-Margaret Год назад +80

    I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.

    • @Patricia-Margaret
      @Patricia-Margaret Год назад

      @AustinWalker67 That's actually quite impressive, I could use some Info on your FA, I am looking to make a change on my finances this year as well

    • @Patricia-Margaret
      @Patricia-Margaret Год назад

      @AustinWalker67 I will give this a look, thanks a bunch for sharing.

    • @Susanne-zuku
      @Susanne-zuku Год назад

      @@Patricia-Margaret Bridget Mary Turow her trading strategies is working for me for more than a year now and I’m making good profit from the stock market and she's 100% honest, reputable and trustworthy

    • @davidscott7682
      @davidscott7682 10 месяцев назад +6

      flockimng advertising scams / clowns

  • @vincentalvino4318
    @vincentalvino4318 Год назад +4

    Where is the custom script you said you would add below?

    • @ArbitraryLifestyle
      @ArbitraryLifestyle 3 месяца назад

      Here's the prompt I used in ChatGPT to write the script, "Write a thinkscript that will show the tick size, tick value, delta, and notational risk."

  • @SamBangweulu
    @SamBangweulu Год назад +2

    Sorry I cannot find the script you mentioned to add to the charts.

    • @ArbitraryLifestyle
      @ArbitraryLifestyle 3 месяца назад

      Here's the prompt I used in ChatGPT to write the script, "Write a thinkscript that will show the tick size, tick value, delta, and notational risk."

  • @mw7185
    @mw7185 Год назад

    ❤ Hello can you tell me what is the minimum amount of money you need to have to buy 1 contract of a micro es

  • @joeyalaniz5984
    @joeyalaniz5984 6 месяцев назад +1

    i cant add the future chart in the studie icon, wont pop up at all. any help?

  • @doobieornotdoobie88
    @doobieornotdoobie88 Год назад +1

    Would you still recommend TOS since they sold to Charles Schwab?

  • @Wendywonder123
    @Wendywonder123 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you! I notice you are using paper money. I discover the buying power showed in paper money is about half in live trade. The /ES initial margin in live trading mode is $20,720 instead of $11,000. Is this the same for everyone or its some setting I need to adjust for my thinkorswim account?

  • @AmZayDie
    @AmZayDie Год назад +1

    I love this guy

  • @willjackson3628
    @willjackson3628 2 года назад

    i like the information you give

  • @lukedikta5980
    @lukedikta5980 2 года назад +2

    Tick chart : size and setup plz. This is really a big deal in the futures trading.

  • @jesusuceta
    @jesusuceta 2 месяца назад

    Hello Shorthestrike, Hey I have one ? how can I use Trailing stop on futures contracts please. I know that you spoke about that in the past but I can't find that video.

  • @JamesWilliams-lj7ks
    @JamesWilliams-lj7ks Год назад

    Did you do this vid on TOS in the Live trading side of TOS or did you do it on the Paper trading side of TOS?

  • @DavidFeinbergCalabrese-ik2dh
    @DavidFeinbergCalabrese-ik2dh 10 месяцев назад

    Do futures work the same as option in terms of Buy to Open to cap risk? vs selling to open? It sounds like I have to "sell" to go short with options.

  • @bigcash4toners184
    @bigcash4toners184 Год назад +3

    Where can I find this script, to add futures to my study?

    • @ArbitraryLifestyle
      @ArbitraryLifestyle 3 месяца назад

      Here's the prompt I used in ChatGPT to write the script, "Write a thinkscript that will show the tick size, tick value, delta, and notational risk."

  • @billng4316
    @billng4316 5 месяцев назад

    Do you know if there's a way to trade 2 contracts, 1st takes profit at + 5 points, and 2nd contract gets moved to break even?

  • @tatiannagilliam4487
    @tatiannagilliam4487 2 года назад +3

    Where can I find the futures study on the platform? It is not showing up in my search.

    • @stevenkurt32gmailcom
      @stevenkurt32gmailcom 2 года назад

      Behind my name 🔝 His mail address it's quite as a beginner and you ought to understand the market trends and different algorithm. The losses i incurred made me believe trading was actually a dead end not until I made 10 times on my trading capital in 3 weeks and with the market making large moves and the support and mentoring I got from Mr Kurt and he made me learn to read and understand the language of price action rather than relying on lagging indicators my orientation of trading I will advice traders and newbies to before they involve in it. Mr Kurt makes you learn daily while you make profit with his signals.

    • @shortthestrike
      @shortthestrike  2 года назад +2

      tos.mx/fVf4PCo

  • @yehezkielkara3249
    @yehezkielkara3249 2 месяца назад

    hi sir, how many dollars for 1 lot in gold futures?

  • @wladyslawawalczak287
    @wladyslawawalczak287 2 года назад +3

    can you add the script for the futuers

    • @ArbitraryLifestyle
      @ArbitraryLifestyle 3 месяца назад

      Here's the prompt I used in ChatGPT to write the script, "Write a thinkscript that will show the tick size, tick value, delta, and notational risk."

  • @IvanRamirez-fs3sf
    @IvanRamirez-fs3sf Год назад

    Thank you, I don't have the same Thinkorswim display and charts as you

  • @cryptomarcus1003
    @cryptomarcus1003 5 месяцев назад

    How To add the futures tab to see your risk at the top yellow bar. it no long says futures

  • @dashikimeclothing2908
    @dashikimeclothing2908 5 месяцев назад

    I’m wondering how to set up stop loss because I didn’t see that in the video.

  • @1lowtrade
    @1lowtrade 5 месяцев назад

    How do u set up the green-red volume candlesticks

    • @jaymartinez311
      @jaymartinez311 4 месяца назад

      For me i right clicked on anything i could and they have individual stylings. I’m on a macos. So idk if that’ll work for you.

  • @tahntalus
    @tahntalus Год назад

    can i paper trade futures against live data with think or swim? micros trade almost 24/7 so will i have access to papertrade 24/7?

  • @bigrich6750
    @bigrich6750 7 месяцев назад

    Is this still valid with the move to Schwab? I have a Schwab account and would like to get into futures.

  • @Siegefya
    @Siegefya 2 года назад +2

    Question, how do you feel about the fees to trade futures with TD? I'm trying to decide if it's really worth it. Leaning towards it's not. Pretty much all of the competition has lower round trip fees, some are much lower. Sucks because TOS is what I've been using to trade options for a while now,. Think I'm gonna go with tradovate, and use ToS charts so it'll be cool if you can cover that platform in the...future.

    • @shortthestrike
      @shortthestrike  2 года назад +5

      They’re way more expensive then everyone else, but I don’t trade enough contracts where it really has an impact on me. Plus I like 99% of everything else on there, so it really doesn’t make sense for me to move any real money over just for futures. But they’re definitely wayyy more expensive than everyone else

    • @Siegefya
      @Siegefya 2 года назад

      @@shortthestrike that's how I'm feeling about it as well. Great tutorial, and thanks for the reply.

    • @tevlogs5234
      @tevlogs5234 Год назад +2

      Other platforms you have to pay for data monthly,and other features, that the ToS have for free, so I guess that's where it's supposed to even out.

  • @cryptomarcus1003
    @cryptomarcus1003 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you !!!

  • @promotingbreakthrough9150
    @promotingbreakthrough9150 Месяц назад

    Futures in the edit studies and strategies nor the advanced volume bar doesn't populate for me. Im in a paper trading account (guest account)

  • @raindropdrizzlearchives1536
    @raindropdrizzlearchives1536 Год назад

    do you pay double the commission when opening and closing those contracts?

  • @freebird2360
    @freebird2360 2 года назад +1

    Not seeing the script you mentioned in the video. Thx.

  • @BradleyFreeman-vp5cj
    @BradleyFreeman-vp5cj 2 года назад +1

    I dont have the futures study. Can you point me in the right direction?

  • @zdark2light194
    @zdark2light194 2 года назад

    Very good video

  • @andrewdwillis6
    @andrewdwillis6 11 месяцев назад

    I downloaded your script but it was only "FuturesNotational" not "Futures" is this going to be a problem?

  • @Electriclady8888
    @Electriclady8888 7 месяцев назад +1

    Micros only newbies trade well futures is the way don’t let anyone stop you

  • @tomb5135
    @tomb5135 2 года назад +2

    I do not see the script that you talked about.

  • @HiveMind2024
    @HiveMind2024 Год назад

    Where is the tick size program?

  • @AlpachinoHuSTle
    @AlpachinoHuSTle 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you

  • @edsangue
    @edsangue 4 месяца назад

    Where i the script to upload?

  • @doniyorakramov706
    @doniyorakramov706 Год назад

    Hi!
    How to add that "advanced_volume_bars" indicator?

  • @bluepine33
    @bluepine33 Год назад

    How to simply place a Buy Call or Sell Put using Active Trader when trading /ES for example. The method should be the same for Sell Calls and Buy Puts.

  • @josephsaeteurn9158
    @josephsaeteurn9158 2 года назад

    never heard of futures.. looks interesting.

    • @shortthestrike
      @shortthestrike  2 года назад

      Just be careful, super leveraged. So learn as much as possible before diving in and start small

  • @ounmore2893
    @ounmore2893 2 года назад

    Can you do one on the options on future contracts. Thanks

  • @JirenT
    @JirenT 2 года назад

    how much is a contract of /es on TOS? and how long is the cash settlement for it? thanks

    • @shortthestrike
      @shortthestrike  2 года назад

      I believe the initial margin req is about $15,000 right now. Intra-day being about half of that

    • @BLACKAAROW
      @BLACKAAROW Год назад

      I have a small account on Thinkorswim, how much is required for micro futures? I tried to do micro futures for the SP500 and gold with over $1,000 in my account and it keeps saying I don’t have enough buying power

  • @2cthetruth
    @2cthetruth Год назад

    Why is tos commission/contract fees so expensive compared to other platforms??

  • @ALZlives
    @ALZlives Год назад

    Showed no Futures in studies ?

  • @jonjuarez8412
    @jonjuarez8412 8 месяцев назад

    Where is the customized script?

  • @dougp9818
    @dougp9818 2 года назад

    IWhat is the differnece between Futures and FuturesNotional? thx

    • @shortthestrike
      @shortthestrike  2 года назад

      Essentially the same, I just had two different colors and abbreviated the label to make it smaller

  • @jeromeperry1029
    @jeromeperry1029 2 года назад

    Do the Greeks still play a role in future option trading ?

  • @micahdelic808
    @micahdelic808 2 года назад

    would we be able to make this type of layout for futures on ibkr? i like tos but the commissions per contract is expensive. looking to change over to ibkr but the broker/layout is a bit difficult to navigate. any info would be great. but as always great video!

    • @Caring4Self
      @Caring4Self 2 года назад

      Did you ever get an answer to this question? I'm in search of this information as well. Thanks in advance!

  • @buzzdanker2832
    @buzzdanker2832 2 года назад

    Your initial margin requirements are lower than what mine shows on TOS.. Do they have different amounts for different people..? Looks like it.. My /MYM is $ 1300... yours is $825.00

  • @preetsghai348
    @preetsghai348 Год назад

    Hi, Thanks much for the video and sharing the script.

  • @777B-m8f
    @777B-m8f 2 года назад

    Can you trade futures unlimited with cash account?

  • @joeblow5588
    @joeblow5588 2 года назад +5

    TOS is too expensive for Futures trading

  • @Breaking-Bullish
    @Breaking-Bullish 2 года назад

    Where's the script?

  • @semiscreditcarsandbars9662
    @semiscreditcarsandbars9662 2 года назад

    Where is the study?

  • @IvanRamirez-fs3sf
    @IvanRamirez-fs3sf Год назад

    my screen is completely different

  • @SunflowerSmile44
    @SunflowerSmile44 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome lesson! Thank you for your work

  • @michaelpichardo8407
    @michaelpichardo8407 Год назад +1

    Commissions are to high

    • @RG-gv8ss
      @RG-gv8ss Год назад

      Is that really the commission for a mini ? Also is there a broker you would recommend to trade futures with low commissions?
      I mainly trade forex on Oanda and want to get into futures because I want to trade gold

  • @anthonystewart5215
    @anthonystewart5215 2 года назад

    the margin on Tos futures Sucks.... it is beyond rediculous

    • @shortthestrike
      @shortthestrike  2 года назад

      Yeah, it's been crazy high for about two years now

  • @CK-1000
    @CK-1000 2 года назад +1

    The fact that you aren’t minimizing the watch list on the left is driving me crazy lol

  • @mickatnite6340
    @mickatnite6340 2 года назад

    most annoying amount of ads i've ever seen

  • @starttofinishmediaco.2520
    @starttofinishmediaco.2520 11 месяцев назад

    LOL almost sounds like you dont advise trading futures!

  • @Gsaintx89
    @Gsaintx89 Месяц назад

    TRash

  • @HighPowerOptionsTrades
    @HighPowerOptionsTrades 3 месяца назад

    🫶🏿🫶🏿🫶🏿🫶🏿🫶🏿🫶🏿🫶🏿🫶🏿🫶🏿🫶🏿