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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How to Choose the Best Futures Trading Broker - Essential Tips

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : May 7, 2024
Last Updated: March 31, 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

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Micro Futures Trading: A Beginner’s Guide to Smaller Contracts

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : May 2, 2024
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Micro futures have evolved out of the bigger landscape of futures trading as an instrument that allows traders of all experience levels to...

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Micro Futures Trading: A Beginner’s Guide to Smaller Contracts

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Optimal Futures Market Trading Hours - A Comprehensive Guide

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : April 22, 2024
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Futures markets are an integral part of the entire financial markets landscape. Their influence on stocks and commodities is undeniably important —...

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Optimal Futures Market Trading Hours - A Comprehensive Guide

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Leveraging Trading Simulators for Enhanced Technical Analysis Skills

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : March 27, 2024
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Technical analysis is a powerful tool for traders, but mastering it requires practice. From pattern recognition to understanding indicators, there...

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Leveraging Trading Simulators for Enhanced Technical Analysis Skills

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The Importance of Realistic Trading Simulators in Mastering Risk Management

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : March 26, 2024
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Risk management trumps everything in trading markets. Without it, you have no strategy, no safe-guards, and no longevity in the business. The road to...

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The Importance of Realistic Trading Simulators in Mastering Risk Management

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Unlocking the Potential of Trading Simulators for Market Analysis Training

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : March 20, 2024
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Sharpening Your Trading Decisions with a Simulator

Trading simulators offer a safe space to hone your skills before risking real capital. Think of...

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Unlocking the Potential of Trading Simulators for Market Analysis Training

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How to Use Day Trading Simulators to Develop Your Trading Strategy

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : March 16, 2024
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Day trading is risky business. The stakes are high and there are many challenges to become successful. Here at TradingSim, we don't sugar-coat...

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How to Use Day Trading Simulators to Develop Your Trading Strategy
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