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The Epic Volkswagen Short Squeeze Explained [Updated August 2026]

John McDowell : August 4, 2026
Last Updated: August 5, 2026

The Volkswagen short squeeze of 2008 was epic. Only a few times in history has a stock rocketed that quickly and violently to jaw-dropping prices....

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Gamma Squeeze Explained: Options, Dealers & The Feedback Loop [Updated August 2026]

John McDowell : August 2, 2026

What is a gamma squeeze?

By now we’ve all heard about what a short squeeze is and how they happen in the stock market. If we take a short squeeze one...

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How to Find the Best Stocks for Day Trading: 5-Filter Watch List [Updated August 2026]

Al Hill : August 2, 2026

Half the battle in day trading is actually being able to pick the best stocks for day trading. Unlike swing trading or long-term investing, you want...

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5 Key Differences Between T-Bond Futures and Interest Rate Futures [Updated August 2026]

Al Hill : August 2, 2026

T-bond futures or treasury futures are derivative contracts that are available for trading from the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), part of the CME...

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The 1-minute ORB (Opening Range Breakout) [Updated August 2026]

John McDowell : August 2, 2026

Most day traders have likely heard of the Opening Range Breakout (ORB) strategy popularized by Toby Crabel in his classic investing book Day...

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Best Moving Average for Day Trading [Updated August 2026]

Al Hill : August 2, 2026

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Mastering the Art of Shorting the VIX: Strategies for Volatility Trading [Updated August 2026]

John McDowell : August 1, 2026

Uncover the intricacies of shorting the VIX in our detailed guide. Learn effective strategies for betting against market volatility, understand the...