John McDowell

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The 1-minute ORB (Opening Range Breakout) [Updated August 2026]

John McDowell : August 2, 2026
Last Updated: August 15, 2026

Most day traders have likely heard of the Opening Range Breakout (ORB) strategy popularized by Toby Crabel in his classic investing book Day Trading ...

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Mastering the Art of Shorting the VIX: Strategies for Volatility Trading [Updated August 2026]

John McDowell : August 1, 2026
Last Updated: August 15, 2026

Uncover the intricacies of shorting the VIX in our detailed guide. Learn effective strategies for betting against market volatility, understand the ...

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Relative Volume (RVOL): How To Use It For Day Trading [Updated August 2026]

John McDowell : August 1, 2026
Last Updated: August 15, 2026

Relative volume for day trading explained Relative volume is one of the most important indicators for day traders. It can help you determine when a ...

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What Is Fibonacci Retracement and How To Use It [Updated July 2026]

John McDowell : July 30, 2026

What are the Fibonacci sequence and the Golden ratio? A Fibonacci sequence is a number pattern that was discovered and introduced in the 13th century ...

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VDU and Pocket Pivots: “VooDoo” for your day trading [Updated July 2026]

John McDowell : July 30, 2026

Volume Dry Up (VDU) and Pocket Pivots are some of the most powerful precursors to big moves in the stock market when interpreted correctly. Often ...

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Chart Patterns [Updated July 2026]

John McDowell : July 29, 2026

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Micro Futures Trading: A Beginner Guide to MES, MNQ & MCL [Updated July 2026]

John McDowell : July 29, 2026

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