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.

Split-scene concept illustration contrasting a disciplined, position-sized trading desk against a blown-out account — the divide between surviving and being forced out of the market is a single number.

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Position Sizing Guide

I've seen brilliant traders with 60% win rates blow up their accounts.

Position Sizing Guide
Candlestick chart showing 7 swing trading entry points with glowing green indicators on a dark background

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7 Swing Trading Strategies That Actually Work [2026 Guide]

Swing trades held for 2-10 days captured 68% of the S&P 500's total return over the last decade, according to analysis from J.P. Morgan's equity...

7 Swing Trading Strategies That Actually Work [2026 Guide]

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Day Trading for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Getting Started in 2026

Last updated: March 2026 | Reading time: 18 min

Day Trading for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Getting Started in 2026
Trader analyzing chart patterns in a cozy home office with a laptop and coffee

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How to Spot Chart Patterns Like a Pro

Spot Chart Patterns Like a Pro: Master Technical Analysis for More Confident Trading

Chart patterns are repeatable price formations traders use to...

How to Spot Chart Patterns Like a Pro