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.