A 24-hour trader deserves a 24-hour trading firm.
With Schwab, you get around-the-clock trading on our powerful thinkorswim® platforms and specialized support. Nearly 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, you can act on opportunities with access to diverse futures markets using a variety of contract sizes and trade hundreds of the most popular stocks and ETFs.
Futures trading is provided by Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC.
Access trading opportunities nearly 24/5.
Get direct market exposure with futures.
React to global events and hedge or speculate on a wide variety of futures markets available in different contract sizes—from indices like NASDAQ 100 and S&P 500, to commodities like gold and crude oil, even currencies including crypto. Micro futures contracts are also available for a lower cost of entry.
Power your trading with award-winning thinkorswim platforms.
The thinkorswim suite of desktop, web, and mobile trading platforms offers a wide range of tools and features designed with traders in mind.
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- Research potential futures trades with custom charting tools and features like the predefined futures watchlists. When you are ready, set up your trade with our easy-to-use bid/ask price ladder and one-click order entry.
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- Find eligible 24/5 trading stocks and ETFs that meet your criteria or are making after-hours moves and set up your trades in a click.
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You can also practice your trading at any time—without putting any money on the line—using thinkorswim's built-in paperMoney® simulated trading experience.
Trading support that never clocks out.
Tap into the advanced knowledge of our Trade Desk Team, available to assist you after regular market hours, day or night.
Get help with account setup and how to use the thinkorswim platforms and tools.
Talk through your trade ideas or better understand potential risks and benefits of trading a specific strategy.