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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What Is Alpha in Trading? [Updated September 2026]

Key Takeaways

  • Alpha measures the excess return a trader, strategy, or portfolio earns above (or below) a benchmark such as the S&P 500. (As of June 2026.)
  • Positive alpha means outperformance versus the benchmark; negative alpha means...
What Is Alpha in Trading? [Updated September 2026]

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Meme Stocks Explained for Beginners [Updated September 2026]

What Are Meme Stocks?

Where were you in January of 2021 when the meme stock phenomenon first started with AMC and GameStop stocks? While these are...

Meme Stocks Explained for Beginners [Updated September 2026]

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What Is the Most Expensive Stock? [Updated September 2026]

Key Takeaways (Updated September 2026)

  • As of September 2026, Berkshire Hathaway Class A (BRK.A) is the most expensive stock in the world, near...
What Is the Most Expensive Stock? [Updated September 2026]
6 Reliable Bullish Candlestick Pattern | TradingSim

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6 Reliable Bullish Candlestick Pattern [Updated September 2026]

A proper education in price action wouldn’t be complete without understanding when, how, and where to go long on a stock. Especially using bullish ...

6 Reliable Bullish Candlestick Pattern [Updated September 2026]

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Can You Succeed as a Day Trader? (How to avoid the 90% failure rate) [Updated September 2026]

Can I succeed as a day trader? Can I really make a living doing this?

Let’s be honest. All day traders have asked this question at some point...

Can You Succeed as a Day Trader? (How to avoid the 90% failure rate) [Updated September 2026]

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Dividend Investing in a Rising Interest Rate Environment [Updated September 2026]

Dividend investing gives you the best of both worlds in stock investing: dividends and potential capital appreciation through stock appreciation....

Dividend Investing in a Rising Interest Rate Environment [Updated September 2026]

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Stock Trading Simulators for Beginners

Best Stock Trading Simulators for Beginners [Updated September 2026]

Stock trading simulators serve a unique purpose in the world of trading and...

Stock Trading Simulators for Beginners