Private company

Thinkorswim

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Electronic trading platform

Thinkorswim is an electronic trading platform owned by Charles Schwab Corporation. It is geared for self-directed stock, options and futures traders.2 It was founded by Tom Sosnoff.1 It is part of TD Ameritrade.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Thinkorswim
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Thinkorswim is an electronic trading platform owned by Charles Schwab Corporation. It is geared for self-directed stock, options and futures traders.2

Corporate structure

Thinkorswim is part of a group headed by TD Ameritrade. 3 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • TD Ameritrade Omaha, Nebraska, United States
    • Thinkorswim New York
    • Schwab Network Subsidiary ยท United States

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The story

Founded by Tom Sosnoff in 1983.1

Leadership

Who has led Thinkorswim, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

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Timeline

  1. 1983Founded Founded1

Sources

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