Does TOS automatically reset your paper trading account sometimes? Because I just logged in and it's showing NO activity or positions for me. The reason I logged in is because I just lost my trading spreadsheet I spent a bunch of time on this morning and I was going on to recreate it but now apparently all my trades are lost too?? ETA: my buddy ChatGPT told me to check my account (not paper trading vs real - I already checked and I was in paper trading, but the account number that shows in the top menu). Apparently it opened me into an account for my IRA (??) vs the margin account I was practicing with. So at least that's one thing that isn't a total tech fail today :p

Hey everyone 👋 We discussed this on our call and its a great place for anyone to get started, it's best to start with a sandbox trading account, a “practice” environment where you can trade risk-free and get comfortable with trading and the Think or Swim platform. Here’s how to do it step-by-step: 🏦 Step 1: Create a Schwab Account If you don’t already have one, go to Schwab.com and create a free account. - You don’t need to fund it yet. - This will give you access to the Think or Swim platform (now part of Schwab). 💻 Step 2: Download Think or Swim Head to Think Or Swim and download the platform for your computer. - Choose the correct version for Mac or Windows. - Log in with your Schwab credentials. 🎮 Step 3: Launch “Paper Trading” Mode Once you’re in Think or Swim: 1. On the login screen, select “Paper Money” (that’s the sandbox mode). 2. You’ll start with $100,000 of simulated funds — perfect for learning and testing strategies. 3. Use this mode to practice trades, explore the charts, and get comfortable before risking real money. 🧠 Step 4: Explore & Take Notes Spend time exploring: - Buy and sell stocks or options in paper mode - Practice setting limit orders, covered calls, and cash-secured puts - Review your trade history and results I'm here to support you with anything you don't know yet, post questions anytime, take notes on what you’re learning and share screenshots or questions in the community so we can discuss together. Investing is a skill — the sandbox is where you build your confidence before stepping into the real arena. 🌊 Drop a comment once you’ve got your Think or Swim sandbox account set up! 👇

Thanks @Jeffrey Cowan for the surprise gift today! Can’t wait to dive into it!

@Jeffrey Cowan when do you think you’ll get to send the book you mentioned? Just want to make sure I keep an eye out for it - I don’t check my mail every day, and I don’t want a porch pirate to get it 😝

I just want to say how much I enjoyed today's call - a lot to take in, but I love the potential I see here and @Jeffrey Cowan with your instruction I think I'm going to find this whole process fascinating, and enjoy it very much (and make a lot of money as well!)