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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The GME GameStop Short Squeeze Explained [Updated July 2026]

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past year, you’ll know that GME is the ticker symbol for the wildly popular meme stock, GameStop...

The GME GameStop Short Squeeze Explained [Updated July 2026]

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The AMC Short Squeeze Explanation [Updated July 2026]

What is the AMC squeeze? 

The AMC squeeze was a black swan event on the US stock market that initially took place in January of 2021, and culminated...

The AMC Short Squeeze Explanation [Updated July 2026]

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Bull Flag Pattern: How to Spot & Trade It [Updated July 2026]

Bull flag trading patterns are one of many patterns that traders study in the markets. Trading patterns are a way to simplify the markets and...

Bull Flag Pattern: How to Spot & Trade It [Updated July 2026]

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Mastering Market Algorithms: The Comprehensive Guide to Quantitative Trading [Updated July 2026]

Dive into the heart of Quantitative Trading and unveil how leveraging algorithms, statistical analysis, and automated trading systems can...

Mastering Market Algorithms: The Comprehensive Guide to Quantitative Trading [Updated July 2026]

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Volume Profile Trading Strategies for Day Traders [Updated July 2026]

What Is Volume Profile?

A Volume Profile is a volume-by-price trading indicator that shows the total trading activity or volume traded at each price...

Volume Profile Trading Strategies for Day Traders [Updated July 2026]

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ABCD Pattern Day Trading: Setup, Entry & Exit Guide [Updated July 2026]

The classic version of the abcd trading pattern is a harmonic pattern consisting of two equal legs A-B and C-D. As a day trading pattern, these two...

ABCD Pattern Day Trading: Setup, Entry & Exit Guide [Updated July 2026]

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What Is the Financial Stability Oversight Council?

Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) Guide [Updated July 2026]

What is the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC)?

The Financial...

What Is the Financial Stability Oversight Council?