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Volume Candlesticks – How to Trade with this Powerful Indicator

Al Hill : October 18, 2021
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Volume candlesticks may sound a bit odd at first. After all, most of us are used to seeing price candlesticks separate from volume bars below on a ...

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How Oliver Velez Trades the Open Like a Boss: 4 Key Takeaways

John McDowell : October 5, 2021
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

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How to Spot a Healthy Pullback Opportunity while Trading Stocks (Updated 2026)

John McDowell : September 30, 2021
Last Updated: May 23, 2026

[Updated May 2026 — refreshed for current market context and SEO best practices.] Pullback opportunities are great for adding to or initiating ...

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Edge in Trading: How to Find One When You Don’t Know Where to Start

John McDowell : September 26, 2021
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Finding consistency as a trader isn’t easy. Much less, knowing where to get started. You hear it said all the time, “if you want to find longevity as ...

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The Liquidity Trap: A Short Seller’s 3-day Nightmare | TradingSim

John McDowell : September 23, 2021
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

In the sordid world of low float, lower-priced stocks, a lot of what goes on often defies typical volume and price logic. Often, you’ll see trading ...

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12 Mental Habits Affecting Trading Performance & What You Can Do

John McDowell : September 20, 2021
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

No two traders are alike. That’s a fact. And the reason for this isn’t tied to the technical skill of every trader. Even with similar trading ...

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Three Explosive Anchored VWAP Strategies + Explanation Video

John McDowell : September 3, 2021
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Most anchored vwap strategies are centered around swing trading. However, the strategies used on daily charts can also become major support or ...