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What It Means to Be a Bag Holder in Trading [Updated June 2026]
John McDowell
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June 5, 2026
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.
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The Best Small Account Strategy for Exponential Gains [Updated June 2026]
John McDowell
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June 2, 2026
The best small account strategy for exponential growth. Sounds promising doesn’t it? Most of us are in this same boat, wanting to grow what little...
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Three Black Crows Candlestick Pattern Tutorial [Updated June 2026]
John McDowell
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June 2, 2026
Three black crows sounds ominous -- like a murder of crows circling a meal. And when it comes to stock trading, this candlestick pattern usually does...
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The Red Dog Reversal: A Powerful Strategy for Day or Swing Trading [Updated June 2026]
John McDowell
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June 2, 2026
The Red Dog Reversal is named, endearingly, after Scott Redler. Red Dog has been his nickname in some circles for years — perhaps dating back to...
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Mastering NASDAQ Futures: Trading Strategies for Tech Indices [Updated June 2026]
John McDowell
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June 2, 2026
Welcome to our guide on mastering trading strategies for the NASDAQ futures contracts! Discover key strategies for trading Nasdaq futures and...
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How to Choose the Best Futures Trading Broker: Essential Tips [Updated May 2026]
John McDowell
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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...
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How to Day Trade Crypto: A Beginner's Guide [Updated May 2026]
John McDowell
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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...