Al Hill

Al Hill

Co-Founder & CEO, TradingSim

Alton Hill is the Co-Founder of TradingSim with over 18 years of trading experience. He completed the Design Thinking Bootcamp at Stanford’s D.School and brings expertise in Product Development to create the best trading simulation experience. His strategy focuses on trend-following systems, targeting high-volatility stocks with strong primary trends using the 15-minute chart.

5 Key Differences between Futures and Forward Contracts | TradingSim

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5 Key Differences Between Futures and Forward Contracts [Updated May 2026]

Futures and forward contracts are derivatives, which on paper look similar. It’s a simple mistake to make since futures and forward contracts both sound like things yet to come.

5 Key Differences Between Futures and Forward Contracts [Updated May 2026]
How to trade a Dead Cat Bounce | TradingSim

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How to Trade the Dead Cat Bounce [Updated May 2026]

In this article, we will cover how to trade the dead cat bounce pattern, which is often a trap for traders looking to get long.

How to Trade the Dead Cat Bounce [Updated May 2026]

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Sharpe Ratio – 6 Things You Need to Know [Updated May 2026]

In this article, I will cover the Sharpe ratio indicator and if it’s something you can use to track your trading performance. While this ratio is...

Sharpe Ratio – 6 Things You Need to Know [Updated May 2026]
Simple Cup and Handle Trading Strategies | TradingSim

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3 Simple Cup and Handle Trading Strategies [Updated May 2026]

What Is a Cup and Handle Pattern?

A cup and handle pattern is one of the most reliable technical chart patterns in trading. It’s formed when a stock...

3 Simple Cup and Handle Trading Strategies [Updated May 2026]

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Day Trading Taxes Guide for Beginners [Updated May 2026]

Taxes are the elephant in the room when it comes to day trading. Everybody wants to tout large PNL gains made over a short amount of time, but nobody...

Day Trading Taxes Guide for Beginners [Updated May 2026]
4 Awesome Oscillator Day Trading Strategies | TradingSim

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Awesome Oscillator: 4 Day Trading Strategies [Updated May 2026]

What was Bill Williams [1] thinking when he came up with the name awesome oscillator?

With names floating around as complex and diverse as moving...

Awesome Oscillator: 4 Day Trading Strategies [Updated May 2026]