#TradingTools101

Trading Tools 101 – Core Categories

1. Charting Platforms

These help you visualize market data and technical indicators:

TradingView (most popular among retail traders)

MetaTrader 4/5 (common in forex and CFD trading)

Thinkorswim (by TD Ameritrade, for US users)

2. Brokerage Platforms

Where you place actual trades:

Interactive Brokers

Robinhood (for beginners)

TD Ameritrade / E*TRADE

3. News & Sentiment Tools

Stay ahead with real-time news:

Bloomberg Terminal (pro-level)

Benzinga Pro

Twitter/X + StockTwits

4. Technical Analysis Tools

To identify patterns and signals:

Moving Averages

RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands

Volume Profile

5. Fundamental Analysis Tools

Used for long-term investing/trading:

Yahoo Finance

Finviz (stock screener)

Morningstar

6. Automation & Bots

Algorithmic and automated trading:

Python + Alpaca API / IBKR API

QuantConnect

MetaTrader Expert Advisors