Importing a Watch List into Thinkorswim

Jul 21, 2024

Importing a Watch List into Thinkorswim

Navigation

  • Left Side of Thinkorswim Screen: Find the left panel.
  • Pop-Out Window: Accessible in the middle of the panel.
  • Watchlist Item: Scroll to find the watchlist.

Selecting Watch Lists

  • Multiple Personal Lists: Choose from already imported lists.
    • Example: SPY Sectors, Sasnoff List

Importing a Watch List

  1. Open Drop-Down Menu: From the Watchlist panel, open the drop-down menu.
  2. Select 'Import': Click on the 'Import' option.
  3. Select File:
    • Typically found in the Downloads folder.
    • File is usually a CSV for Thinkorswim.
  4. Pick File: Select the CSV file that you want to import.
  5. Click Open: This brings you back to the Thinkorswim interface.
  6. File Listed: The file will appear in the import list.
  7. Click OK: Confirm the import.
  8. Locate Imported List: Find the new watch list under 'Personal' or the relevant category.

Observations

  • SPY Sectors & Sasnoff List: Examples of imported lists.
  • Quote Trend Gadget: A feature to explore but may not be useful for everyone.

Conclusion

  • Successful Import: The process to import watch lists into Thinkorswim.
  • Feature Exploration: Try new gadgets and tools available in Thinkorswim.