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.

Stock Float Explained | TradingSim

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Understanding Stock Float and Its Impact on Stock Price [Updated September 2026]

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Stock float is one of the most important metrics that can influence the price of a security. While it can be a confusing term to understand as a...

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Understanding Stock Float and Its Impact on Stock Price [Updated September 2026]

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Pink Sheets - Introduction to Pink Sheets and Why They Exist [Updated September 2026]

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Pink sheets might remind you of a piece of pink paper used for taking notes or memos.

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Pink Sheets - Introduction to Pink Sheets and Why They Exist [Updated September 2026]
200 Day Simple Moving Average | TradingSim

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Best Strategies to Use with the 200-Day Simple Moving Average [Updated September 2026]

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Key Takeaways

  • The 200-day SMA averages the last 200 closing prices and is the most widely watched long-term trend line in equities.
  • The basic rule...
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Best Strategies to Use with the 200-Day Simple Moving Average [Updated September 2026]
Monitors Needed for Day Trading | TradingSim

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How Many Monitors Do I Need for Day Trading? [Updated September 2026]

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Key Takeaways

  • One monitor is enough to day trade profitably. Most traders add screens to feel busy, not because the extra screen improves a...
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How Many Monitors Do I Need for Day Trading? [Updated September 2026]
TradingSim Next Gen replay workspace showing E-mini S&P 500 futures on September 10, 2026 with charts, order ticket, and Time and Sales

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Passing a Futures Evaluation: A 30-Day Replay Plan

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Passing a Futures Evaluation: A 30-Day Replay Plan

I have already written about why you should rebuild a prop firm evaluation inside a simulator...

Passing a Futures Evaluation: A 30-Day Replay Plan
7 Best Books for Futures Trading | TradingSim

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7 Best Futures Trading Books [Updated September 2026]

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7 Best Futures Trading Books [Updated September 2026]
Accumulation Distribution Indicator – 4 Entry Examples | TradingSim

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Accumulation Distribution Indicator: Signals and Strategy [Updated September 2026]

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Accumulation Distribution Indicator: Signals and Strategy [Updated September 2026]
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