Common Questions

This workshop is intended for active traders with experience in options who are eager to advance their skills with more complex options strategies and explore the potential of futures trading.  If that is not where you are in your trading journey please look for a Technical Analysis & Options Strategies workshop in your area here: Schwab Coaching In-Person Events 

This workshop will be held in the Las Colinas Ballroom.  Upon arrival, please have the event barcode found in your reminder email available for the team to scan to complete your check-in.

Please park in the "Self-Parking" area at the venue. Schwab will validate attendees parking in the self-parking area. Guests who choose to valet their vehicles or park in alternative locations will be responsible for those costs.

See below for the schedule of courtesy food and beverage items being provided to our attendees.

Check-In | 8am - 9am
A light continental breakfast will be provided to attendees during the registration check-in from 8am-9am. We will provide Coffee, Decaf, Teas, and Fruits & Pastries. 

Morning Break | 10:20am - 10:40am
We'll offer a coffee & tea refresh during our morning break.

Lunch: 12pm - 1pm
For lunch, Schwab will provide a mix of prepared boxed lunches available along with assorted drinks. (Please just 1 per attendee)
 

Afternoon Break | 2:30pm – 2:50pm
We'll offer a coffee & tea refresh during our afternoon break.

Important Note:
Please note that specific food allergies or dietary needs might not be accommodated due to the nature of the program with standard meal options being provided.

When available, we will provide access to the Conference space Wi-Fi. We ask that attendees connect only 1-device (usually their laptop) to ensure all participants can join. We will also attempt to have power available at the tables in the Workshop Room for attendees to stay charged.

The Workshop Instructors will be utilizing the thinkorswim® Desktop Platform on their laptops. We recommend attendees bring a laptop with the thinkorswim® Desktop Platform downloaded prior to the event to ensure preparation for the event.

Our events combine theoretical knowledge with practical exercises led by our experienced education teams where we'll be using the thinkorswim Desktop platform during sessions. We'll also have several platform demonstration stations hosted by our Trading Solutions Teams. This will be available throughout the event for attendees to see first-hand the features & functions of thinkorswim to help you become more familiar with the award-winning platform.

There is no dress code for attending the event. Keep in mind the rooms tend to be chilly, so having a light jacket or dressing in layers is recommended.

Yes! The learning doesn't stop at the end of the event. See the below resources to continue your education. 

Be sure to checkout Trader Talks on the Schwab Coaching YouTube Channel where you'll find curated content around Stocks, Options, Technical Analysis and more!

Begin with this Schwab Coaching playlist on YouTube

Continue with these educational courses on Schwab.com

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Learn the basics of futures trading and how investors can apply them when hedging a portfolio.

*Note: you must log into your account on Schwab.com to access this course