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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Effective Volume Candlestick Trading Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide [Updated August 2026]

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : 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 ...

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Effective Volume Candlestick Trading Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide [Updated August 2026]

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Pips in Forex Trading Explained [Updated August 2026]

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What is a pip in forex trading? Pip is short for “percentage in point” or “price interest point,” (Tokenist) which is the smallest price movement in ...

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Pips in Forex Trading Explained [Updated August 2026]
WeBull review

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Webull Day Trading Review: Pros and Cons for Traders [Updated August 2026]

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Explore the world of day trading with Webull in our in-depth review. We cover the benefits and drawbacks of using Webull for your day trading needs, ...

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Webull Day Trading Review: Pros and Cons for Traders [Updated August 2026]

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Algorithmic Trading: How Automated Strategies Work [Updated August 2026]

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Key Takeaways — Algorithmic Trading Algorithmic trading converts a rule-based strategy into code that handles entry, sizing, and exit without a human ...

Algorithmic Trading: How Automated Strategies Work [Updated August 2026]

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

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Key takeaways — Updated August 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 August 2026]

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Mastering Volume Analysis: Top Trading Strategies for Success [Updated August 2026]

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : August 21, 2026

Volume, volume, volume. If price and volume were a couple, they’d be like Noah and Allie or Jenny and Forrest, two peas in a pod, or like peas and ...

Volume Indicators Day Trading
Mastering Volume Analysis: Top Trading Strategies for Success [Updated August 2026]

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

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : August 21, 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 Choose the Best Futures Trading Broker: Essential Tips [Updated August 2026]
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