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

Screen showing risk metrics and charts to highlight disciplined risk control

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Avoid These Common Mistakes in Day Trading

Master Day-Trading: Avoid Common Mistakes

Day trading is steep to learn, and many new active traders lose money early on. “Day‑trading mistakes” are...

Avoid These Common Mistakes in Day Trading
Visual representation of various chart patterns used in technical analysis for trading

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Master Chart Patterns: Key Basics Explained

Chart patterns are repeatable price formations on candlestick or bar charts that reveal how groups of traders react and help you estimate what may...

Master Chart Patterns: Key Basics Explained
Day Trading Benefits

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Maximize Your Gains: Day Trading Benefits You Should Know

Day Trading: Clear Advantages, Earning Potential, and the Flexibility Traders Value

Day trading is the practice of buying and selling financial...

Maximize Your Gains: Day Trading Benefits You Should Know

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Master Stock Trading Fundamentals: A Guide for New Investors

Stock Trading Fundamentals for New Investors: How to Start and Succeed in the Stock Market

Stock trading fundamentals are the core concepts that...

Master Stock Trading Fundamentals: A Guide for New Investors

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Women in Stock Trading - Breaking Barriers and Leading the Way

Historically speaking, the world of stock trading has traditionally been dominated by men. But that heuristic is quickly changing. Women are...

Women in Stock Trading - Breaking Barriers and Leading the Way

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Mastering IPO Investments: Your Ultimate Guide to Finding and Investing in Promising IPOs

IPOs or Initial Public Offerings are often regarded as attractive investment opportunities for investors to earn extra returns by being part of the...

Mastering IPO Investments: Your Ultimate Guide to Finding and Investing in Promising IPOs

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The Power of Long-Term Investing: Building Wealth Through Patience and Strategy

“Our favorite holding period is forever.” You can probably guess who said that. Yes, this famous quote is from Warren Buffet, one of the most...

The Power of Long-Term Investing: Building Wealth Through Patience and Strategy