Charles Schwab has introduced its retail trading experience, Schwab Trading Powered by Ameritrade, to traders in the UK. This launch marks an expansion for the financial services provider, which currently holds 35.1 million active brokerage accounts globally.

The platform integrates the thinkorswim suite of trading tools with Schwab.com and Schwab Mobile, offering trading education and specialized support services.

Thinkorswim Now Available to UK Traders

Schwab Trading Powered by Ameritrade includes the thinkorswim platforms, available on desktop, mobile, and web. These platforms offer charting and analytics tools, user-friendly navigation, and customization options.

The platform allows users to trade various US-based products, including equities and select derivatives, with no account minimum and zero online listed equity trade commissions. With the thinkScript programming language enabling users to create their own order entry and strategic testing algorithms on thinkorswim desktop and mobile.

Communication capabilities are also integrated into the platform, with in-platform chat rooms available on thinkorswim desktop and mobile. These chat rooms allow users to share ideas and insights with other traders, fostering a collaborative trading environment.

Richard Flynn, Managing Director of Charles Schwab UK, said: “We know from our recent Investment Forces research that a new generation of investor – Gen T, or Generation Trader – is emerging in the UK; more than three-quarters of Gen Z and Millennial retail investors are already doing – or considering doing – copy trading, and 58% adjust their investments at least once a month."

"With this new generation adopting a more proactive approach to managing their investments, education plays a critical role in helping them learn and implement strategies and stay on top of market news and economic events. Providing high-powered trading capabilities alongside education tools and support, Schwab Trading Powered by Ameritrade is an ideal partner for UK retail traders at any point in their investing journeys.”

Introducing paperMoney Trading Simulator

A notable feature is the trading simulator called paperMoney, which allows users to test trading strategies in a real-time environment without financial risk. This provides an opportunity for traders to refine their approaches and gain confidence before engaging in actual trades.

In addition to the thinkorswim platforms, users can access a variety of educational resources. These include live events, courses, articles, videos, and podcasts tailored to meet evolving learning needs. Schwab Coaching connects clients with experienced education coaches through interactive webcasts, providing insights from seasoned trading professionals.

Clients also benefit from specialized trading support. This includes local support via Schwab’s London branch office and access to the Schwab Trade Desk, which offers assistance with platform use, trading strategies, and understanding potential trade outcomes.