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beginner concepts
How to Access the Stock Market
Setting up the tools you'll need to start learning
Download & Install The Tastyworks Trading Platform
Once you have an account, head on over to the Technology page and by clicking "TECHNOLOGY" in the navigating banner. Scroll down the page a bit and click the "Download" link in the first paragraph:
A popup will appear that will give you different installer options. Choose the one that is correct for your computer and install it after it is downloaded.
Congratulations! Once it is installed, you will have instant access to the stock market! The stock market is open Monday to Friday, 6:30AM to 1:00PM, Pacific Time. Checkout the next article for a brief tour of your new software.