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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Three Black Crows Candlestick Pattern Tutorial [Updated June 2026]

Three black crows sounds ominous -- like a murder of crows circling a meal. And when it comes to stock trading, this candlestick pattern usually does ...

Three Black Crows Candlestick Pattern Tutorial [Updated June 2026]

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The Red Dog Reversal: A Powerful Strategy for Day or Swing Trading [Updated June 2026]

The Red Dog Reversal is named, endearingly, after Scott Redler. Red Dog has been his nickname in some circles for years — perhaps dating back to his ...

The Red Dog Reversal: A Powerful Strategy for Day or Swing Trading [Updated June 2026]

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Mastering NASDAQ Futures: Trading Strategies for Tech Indices [Updated June 2026]

Welcome to our guide on mastering trading strategies for the NASDAQ futures contracts! Discover key strategies for trading Nasdaq futures and ...

Mastering NASDAQ Futures: Trading Strategies for Tech Indices [Updated June 2026]

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How to Day Trade Crypto: A Beginner's Guide [Updated May 2026]

If you're getting into the crypto world and are looking to make some good money, day trading could be a great avenue. Sure, people who get in early ...

How to Day Trade Crypto: A Beginner's Guide [Updated May 2026]

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What Is A Stock Market Flash Crash? [Updated May 2026]

A flash crash is a rapid and sudden downfall in the prices of electronically-traded securities in a stock market due to an overwhelming number of ...

What Is A Stock Market Flash Crash? [Updated May 2026]

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Optimal Futures Market Trading Hours - A Comprehensive Guide [Updated May 2026]

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

Optimal Futures Market Trading Hours - A Comprehensive Guide [Updated May 2026]