John McDowell

John McDowell

Trading Educator & Content Contributor

John McDowell is the Lead Content Strategist at TradingSim. His journey into day trading began in 2016 after conversations with a retired hedge fund manager. John is passionate about teaching and educating traders, curating content that helps others succeed in the stock market.

john@tradingsim.com

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How to Choose the Best Futures Trading Broker: Essential Tips [Updated May 2026]

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell: May 26, 2026

Futures contracts, as they are traditionally defined, are legal agreements made on the trading floor of a futures exchange. This has mostly gone the way of virtual trading, however. Regardless, the contract requires that a buyer agrees to purchase,...

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How to Choose the Best Futures Trading Broker: Essential Tips [Updated May 2026]

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How to Day Trade Crypto: A Beginner's Guide [Updated May 2026]

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : May 26, 2026

If you're getting into the crypto world and are looking to make some good money, day trading could be a great avenue. Sure, people who get in early...

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How to Day Trade Crypto: A Beginner's Guide [Updated May 2026]

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What Is A Stock Market Flash Crash? [Updated May 2026]

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : May 23, 2026

A flash crash is a rapid and sudden downfall in the prices of electronically-traded securities in a stock market due to an overwhelming number of...

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What Is A Stock Market Flash Crash? [Updated May 2026]

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The Kill Candle Shorting Strategy Explained [Updated May 2026]

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : May 22, 2026
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The Kill Candle Shorting Strategy Explained [Updated May 2026]

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Optimal Futures Market Trading Hours - A Comprehensive Guide [Updated May 2026]

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : May 22, 2026

Futures markets are an integral part of the entire financial markets landscape. Their influence on stocks and commodities is undeniably important —...

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Optimal Futures Market Trading Hours - A Comprehensive Guide [Updated May 2026]

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Best Free Stock Charts for Day Traders [Updated May 2026]

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : May 20, 2026

Last reviewed and updated by Al Hill on May 20, 2026. Links verified, schema refreshed, and an expanded FAQ added at the bottom of this guide.

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Best Free Stock Charts for Day Traders [Updated May 2026]

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Day Trading on Robinhood: Pros and Cons [Updated May 2026]

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : May 19, 2026

Key takeaways — Updated May 2026

  • Robinhood permits day trading but enforces the SEC pattern-day-trader rule: more than three day trades in five...
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Day Trading on Robinhood: Pros and Cons [Updated May 2026]
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