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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Inverse Head and Shoulders Pattern Explained [Updated August 2026]

One of the most recognizable trading patterns in the world is the head and shoulders pattern. However, this pattern is mostly associated with...

Inverse Head and Shoulders Pattern Explained [Updated August 2026]
Doji: Bullish or Bearish? + Spinning Top, & Harami Indecision Candles | TradingSim

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Doji: Bullish or Bearish? + Spinning Top, & Harami Indecision Candles [Updated August 2026]

Ever wonder, "What is a doji candlestick pattern?" Is a doji candle bullish or bearish? How about a spinning top? Our goal in this tutorial is to...

Doji: Bullish or Bearish? + Spinning Top, & Harami Indecision Candles [Updated August 2026]

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What Does Capitulate Mean in Trading? [Updated August 2026]

The word capitulate means to give up or stop trying. It’s easy to see how this would apply to trading, especially during the kind of volatility that...

What Does Capitulate Mean in Trading? [Updated August 2026]

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How Social Media Shapes Meme Stock Prices: A Deep Dive [Updated August 2026]

What is a Meme Stock?

Meme stocks are shares of listed companies whose prices and trading volume are heavily influenced by the activity of retail...

How Social Media Shapes Meme Stock Prices: A Deep Dive [Updated August 2026]

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Forex Day Trading Explanation with Strategies [Updated August 2026]

What is forex day trading?

Forex day trading involves buying and selling foreign currency pairs during the trading day to profit from intraday price...

Forex Day Trading Explanation with Strategies [Updated August 2026]

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The Death Cross in Stock Trading Explained [Updated August 2026]

There are two longer-term moving average crossovers that are most famous or infamous among traders. Depending on the type of investor or trader, one...

The Death Cross in Stock Trading Explained [Updated August 2026]