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.
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John McDowell: September 9, 2026
Where were you in January of 2021 when the meme stock phenomenon first started with AMC and GameStop stocks? While these are the two most well-known of the meme stocks, there is actually a substantial list of companies that...
Meme Stocks Explained for Beginners [Updated September 2026]
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September 7, 2026
Key Takeaways (Updated September 2026)
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John McDowell
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September 7, 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 ...
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September 7, 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...
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September 4, 2026
Dividend investing gives you the best of both worlds in stock investing: dividends and potential capital appreciation through stock appreciation....
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September 4, 2026
Stock trading simulators serve a unique purpose in the world of trading and...
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August 27, 2026
Volume is often considered the second most important data piece on a trading chart, right behind price. However, the truth is that they go hand in...