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Trading Journal Template: Free Excel, Google Sheets & Notion Templates for Traders

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill: April 20, 2026

There was a time — and I'm not proud of this — when I'd finish a trading day, close my screens, and have zero idea why I'd lost money. I mean, I had a vague sense: "The market was choppy" or "I didn't have my coffee this morning." But why? What...

Trading Journal Template: Free Excel, Google Sheets & Notion Templates for Traders

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

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : April 19, 2026

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

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Micro Futures Trading: A Beginner Guide to MES, MNQ & MCL [Updated April 2026]
Swing High and Swing Low | TradingSim

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Swing High and Swing Low: Trend Trading Guide [Updated April 2026]

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : April 19, 2026

Swing high and swing low; you might have heard the term being used many times, especially among day traders. If you have been confused by what this...

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Swing High and Swing Low: Trend Trading Guide [Updated April 2026]
50 Day Moving Average Guidelines | TradingSim

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The 50-Day Moving Average: Guide, Setups & Golden Cross [Updated April 2026]

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : April 19, 2026

The 50-day moving average indicator is one of the most important and commonly used tools in stock trading. Considered an “intermediate-term”...

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The 50-Day Moving Average: Guide, Setups & Golden Cross [Updated April 2026]
Candle Stick Patterns Explained | TradingSim

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Candlestick Patterns Explained: Bullish & Bearish Setups [Updated April 2026]

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : April 19, 2026

Trading without candlestick patterns is a lot like flying in the night with no visibility. Sure, it is doable, but it requires special training...

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Candlestick Patterns Explained: Bullish & Bearish Setups [Updated April 2026]
The 3 Bar Play: Raising the Bar on Your Day Trading | TradingSim

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The 3 Bar Play Pattern: Entry, Stop & Target Rules [Updated April 2026]

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : April 19, 2026

The 3 Bar Play is the natural progression to the strategies we’ve discussed lately regarding the market open. It’s a great addition to the 1...

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The 3 Bar Play Pattern: Entry, Stop & Target Rules [Updated April 2026]

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Mastering Stock Trading: Best Platforms, Simulators, and Strategies for Beginners [Updated April 2026]

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : April 18, 2026

Stock trading can be a rewarding and profitable activity, but staying profitable can be challenging. Just like any other profession, stock trading...

Mastering Stock Trading: Best Platforms, Simulators, and Strategies for Beginners [Updated April 2026]
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