Tools & resources
The brokers, dealers, charting tools, and data feeds I actually use. If I don't open it at least weekly, it isn't here.
Bullion — Silver, Gold, Platinum
Where I buy physical metal. I size based on real yields and dollar direction, not headlines. If you're new to bullion, start with sovereign coins (ASE, Maple, Eagle) before bars — liquidity matters more than spread.
Brokers & Trading Platforms
What I use to execute. Commissions matter less than fills and outage history. The scanner pairs best with a broker that gives you hot-keys and level 2.
thinkorswim
Schwab's pro trading platform (ex-TD). Best-in-class charting, options chain, and paper trading. What I use for multi-leg options and deep chart work — desktop app punches above its weight.
Lightspeed
Direct-access broker built for active day traders. Routing control, sub-second fills, hot-keys, and a real locate desk for shorts. Not for beginners — per-share or per-trade commissions and a monthly platform fee, but the fills are worth it once you scale.
Charting & Screening
Charts and screens I pull up every session. The scanner on this site handles my day-trade filter — but these are where I zoom in once a name flags.
TradingView
Best charts on the internet. Free tier covers most of what you need. Paid tier unlocks multi-chart layouts + extra indicators.
Finviz
Fastest way to get a snapshot of a ticker — fundamentals, technicals, ownership, short interest on one page. I start every new-name deep-dive here.
Data & News
Where the numbers and headlines actually come from. You don't need a Bloomberg terminal — you need one good data feed and a plan.