AlexanderThe Goal of Every trader is to have a good charting platform for technical analysis.
While TD Ameritrade has its own advanced charting platform called Thinkorswim, many traders and investors prefer to use TradingView for its advanced and user-friendly charting and analysis tools.
Unfortunately, TD Ameritrade and TradingView do not have a native integration, which means that connecting the two platforms can be challenging. However, there are still ways to use both platforms together, and that is what I will be showing you in this article.
3 Ways to Integrate TD Ameritrade to TradingView
Here are some options for integrating TD Ameritrade with TradingView:
1) Use a third-party bridge service
There are several third-party services that offer integration between TD Ameritrade and TradingView, allowing traders to access TD Ameritrade’s investment products and execute trades directly from TradingView. Here are a few examples:
- TradingConnector: This is a third-party service that provides a bridge between TD Ameritrade and TradingView. It allows traders to view real-time TD Ameritrade data, execute trades, and manage their accounts from within the TradingView platform. TradingConnector requires a subscription fee, but offers a 14-day free trial.
- Medved Trader: Medved Trader is another third-party platform that allows traders to connect TD Ameritrade to TradingView. It provides real-time data and charting, as well as the ability to trade directly from the platform. Medved Trader offers a free trial, and pricing varies depending on the level of service required.
It’s important to thoroughly research these third-party service before connecting it to your TD Ameritrade account, as there may be fees and risks involved. It’s also a good idea to contact the third-party service directly to confirm compatibility with TD Ameritrade and TradingView
2) Use thinkorswim and TradingView side-by-side
While it may not be a direct integration, traders can use both thinkorswim and TradingView simultaneously. By setting up a workspace with both platforms, you can use TradingView for its charting and analysis tools while executing trades through thinkorswim
You can begin by finding the instruments offered on Thinkorswim on TradingView, analyzing them there, and then going back to Thinkorswim to place your order.
3) Use API integration
For more advanced users, it is possible to use an API to connect TD Ameritrade and TradingView. However, this requires technical expertise and may require assistance from a developer or IT professional.
Can you link Tradingview To TD Ameritrade?
While there is no native way to connect TD Ameritrade to TradingView, you can use both of the platform with help of third party service or by API integration. Two popular third-party plartform that will help you to use TD Ameritrade with TradingView are TradingConnector and Medved Trader
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