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Welcome to
Trading Basics.

Everything you need to get started is right here. Work through each step below and you'll be ready to trade before your first session begins.

Start Here

Watch these first.

Two short videos to get you oriented and set up before your cohort begins.

Welcome to Trading Basics
A personal note from Arielle on what to expect and how to get the most out of the program.
How to Open Your Brokerage Account
Step-by-step walkthrough for setting up your ThinkOrSwim paper trading account before Day 1.
Your Action Plan

Complete these before Day 1.

Click each item to mark it done as you go.

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Step 01
Watch the welcome video above
Get oriented and know exactly what to expect from your cohort experience.
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Step 02
Open your ThinkOrSwim brokerage account
Watch the walkthrough video above and follow the steps to get your paper trading account set up.
Open Charles Schwab →
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Step 03
Add your cohort dates to your calendar
Find your session below and click to add all three days so nothing gets in the way.
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Step 04
Check your inbox for your Zoom link
Your session Zoom link will arrive by email 48 hours before your first day. Add it to your calendar invite.
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Your Schedule

Add your cohort dates.

Find your session below and add all three days to your calendar now — before something else gets scheduled.

Jun
25
June Cohort
June 25, 26 & 27
Thursday · Friday · Saturday  ·  12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
+ Jun 25 + Jun 26 + Jun 27
Jul
15
July Cohort
July 15, 16 & 17
Wednesday · Thursday · Friday  ·  12:30 PM – 2:30 PM ET
+ Jul 15 + Jul 16 + Jul 17
Aug
12
August Cohort
August 12, 13 & 14
Tuesday · Wednesday · Thursday  ·  12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
+ Aug 12 + Aug 13 + Aug 14
✦  All three cohort dates are shown so you can easily find yours. If your dates aren't listed or you need to switch cohorts, reach out at arielle@theindependentmom.com

Questions before your first session?
Reach out directly — we'll get back to you within 24 hours.
Email Arielle →