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The Kill Candle Shorting Strategy Explained [Updated May 2026]
John McDowell: May 22, 2026
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.
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Optimal Futures Market Trading Hours - A Comprehensive Guide [Updated May 2026]
John McDowell
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May 22, 2026
Futures markets are an integral part of the entire financial markets landscape. Their influence on stocks and commodities is undeniably important —...
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Best Free Stock Charts for Day Traders [Updated May 2026]
John McDowell
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May 20, 2026
Last reviewed and updated by Al Hill on May 20, 2026. Links verified, schema refreshed, and an expanded FAQ added at the bottom of this guide.
Free...
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Day Trading on Robinhood: Pros and Cons [Updated May 2026]
John McDowell
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May 19, 2026
Key takeaways — Updated May 2026
- Robinhood permits day trading but enforces the SEC pattern-day-trader rule: more than three day trades in five...
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Mastering Volume Analysis: Top Trading Strategies for Success [Updated May 2026]
John McDowell
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May 17, 2026
Volume, volume, volume. If price and volume were a couple, they’d be like Noah and Allie or Jenny and Forrest, two peas in a pod, or like peas and...
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Webull Day Trading Review: Pros and Cons for Traders [Updated May 2026]
John McDowell
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May 17, 2026
Explore the world of day trading with Webull in our in-depth review. We cover the benefits and drawbacks of using Webull for your day trading needs,...
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Doji: Bullish or Bearish? + Spinning Top, & Harami Indecision Candles [Updated May 2026]
John McDowell
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May 17, 2026
Ever wonder, "What is a doji candlestick pattern?" Is a doji candle bullish or bearish? How about a spinning top? Our goal in this tutorial is to...