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Send us Fan Mail There is no shortcut to succeed in trading. If your goal is to make a lot of money fast, go to the casino. If your goal is to build a life-long career in trading, where you can repeat a process to make consistent and predictable returns over a very long time, take it slow. Trading is a marathon, not a sprint. Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableBook - Short Selling MasterPreorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Cobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformDavid's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!AskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsEdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersStock Analysis ProGet unlimited access to all financial data and tools.Flash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A detailed Short-Selling guide for beginners. Short-selling is an approach to trading stocks in the financial markets, especially in the niche of small-cap stocks. Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableBook - Short Selling MasterPreorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Cobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformEdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersAskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!David's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David (ReverseLong) sits down with Justin Hibbard, founder of Capital Scope and the creator of Shortfinder. With a unique background spanning financial journalism at BusinessWeek, forensic accounting, hedge fund analysis, and nearly 7 years as a FINRA regulator, Justin shares an unfiltered, institutional breakdown of how the market actually works. Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableBook - Short Selling MasterPreorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Cobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformDavid's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!AskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsEdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersFlash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer Stock Analysis ProGet unlimited access to all financial data and tools.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation David sits down with Sasha, a regular at the Friendly Bear Conferences who lives in Los Angeles and has become a familiar face in the community. They dig into the real realities of trading while raising a young child, the psychological traps of prop firms, the power of in-person trader connections, and why Sasha is slowly shifting toward stocks. Friendly Bear Conference 7Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 7 ft. Tom Hougaard on 10/12/26 Book - Short Selling MasterPreorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableCobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformDavid's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!AskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsEdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersFlash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer Stock Analysis ProGet unlimited access to all financial data and tools.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Day Trading for Beginners - Anchored VWAP Trading Indicator Pro-Tips -------------------------------- Don't miss our next big trading conference in Los Angeles on October 12, 2026 ft. Tom Hougaard! http://friendlybearconference.com ✅Learn Trading IN-PERSON from me 1-on-1 Book - Short Selling MasterPreorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear Conference 7Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 7 ft. Tom Hougaard on 10/12/26 Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableCobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformDavid's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!AskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsStock Analysis ProGet unlimited access to all financial data and tools.EdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Tom Hougaard (Best Loser Wins) is back on The Friendly Bear Podcast with David Capablanca (@reverselong) — days after a massive FTSE short and weeks before Friendly Bear Conference 7 in Los Angeles. 🎟️ Friendly Bear Conference 7 — Monday, Oct 12, 2026 — 51st floor, City Club LA Tickets: https://www.friendlybearconference.com 📚 Tom Hougaard — Best Loser Wins 📚 David Capablanca — Short Selling Master Book - Short Selling MasterPreorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear Conference 7Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 7 ft. Tom Hougaard on 10/12/26 Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableCobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformDavid's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!EdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersAskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsFlash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Will AI Replace Traders? Don't fall for the AI trading traps. Friendly Bear Conference 7Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 7 ft. Tom Hougaard on 10/12/26 Book - Short Selling MasterPreorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableCobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformDavid's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!Flash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer AskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsStock Analysis ProGet unlimited access to all financial data and tools.EdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Price Action Rose joins David Capablanca ahead of Friendly Bear Conference 7 in Los Angeles. Rose is a full-time ES futures trader. She walks through her path from corporate marketing and a jewelry studio into trading, why she left stocks for the S&P 5-minute chart, and how she reads bars as a conversation — not indicators. The core of the episode: stop-order / trend days vs limit-order / bet-against days, why “choppy” is the wrong word, how tight ranges are a retail scalping edge, and how she used prop firms as funding instead of a same-day gamble. See Rose live with Tom Hougaard and me on October 12, 2026 at City Club LA, 51st floor. Tickets: www.friendlybearconference.com Friendly Bear Conference 7Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 7 ft. Tom Hougaard on 10/12/26 Book - Short Selling MasterPreorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableCobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformFlash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer David's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!EdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersAskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsStock Analysis ProGet unlimited access to all financial data and tools.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I'm explaining the real process and rigorous research required to achieve a high win rate in trading, and most of which has to be done before a trader even enters the trade. These trade selection criteria will help you see what's actually moving the markets, and how to be truly selective as a trader. Book - Short Selling MasterPreorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear Conference 7Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 7 ft. Tom Hougaard on 10/12/26 Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableCobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformDavid's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!EdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersAskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsStock Analysis ProGet unlimited access to all financial data and tools.Flash ResearchUse coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail David Veprek is an 8-figure trader with over 10 millions of verified profits. In this podcast he sits down with 7-figure trader David Capablanca for a discussion on short selling at his office in DTLA. He began trading in 1999 with $2,000 gifted after high school graduation, coinciding with the internet boom. His early strategy involved buying shares prior to announced forward stock splits and selling post-split, capitalizing on increased retail demand due to lowered share prices. He has traded for various hedge funds and is actively sharing his trading journals with the FinTwit community. Book - Short Selling MasterPreorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear Conference 7Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 7 ft. Tom Hougaard on 10/12/26 Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableCobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformDavid's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!EdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersAskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David Capablanca explains why he’s ending the free bonus webinars after noticing entitlement and lack of engagement from people who didn’t pay, reinforcing that skin in the game is essential for real progress. He shares how free access often attracts the wrong mindset, distracts from focused trading, and can ultimately hurt performance—reminding listeners that if trading suffers, everything else falls apart.  David also breaks down a recent PIPE unlock on CAST, the hedging mechanics with pre-funded warrants, and why non-gappers like FLGC are dangerous at meaningful size, while inviting serious traders interested in continuing the work to reach out about joining Friendly Bear University. Book - Short Selling MasterPreorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear Conference 7Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 7 ft. Tom Hougaard on 10/12/26 Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableCobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformDavid's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!EdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersAskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David Capablanca sits down with Josh, a primarily long-biased trader who has been using Short Selling Master as a practical trading manual since its release. They dig into why short-selling principles are just as valuable for long traders in today’s small-cap market, how the best longs are often short squeezes, and the critical filters every trader needs—especially around nano floats, Chinese stocks, and the real danger of T12 halts. David also breaks down his “architect’s view” of the charts, the 9-indicator checklist he runs before every short, and why avoiding certain manipulated names frees up both capital and mental bandwidth. A raw, tactical conversation packed with real examples and hard-earned rules for anyone serious about surviving and thriving in modern markets. Book - Short Selling MasterPreorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear Conference 7Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 7 ft. Tom Hougaard on 10/12/26 Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableCobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformDavid's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!AskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsEdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersStock Analysis ProGet unlimited access to all financial data and tools.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Friendly Bear Conference – Los Angeles October 12, 2026 Speakers: Tom Hougaard • David Capablanca • Rose • Justin Hibbard Tickets: www.friendlybearconference.com Author of Best Loser Wins, one of the best trading psychology books ever written, returns to the podcast for a deep, unfiltered conversation on risk, failure, deliberate practice, and what it actually takes to stay in the game long-term. We also talk about the upcoming Friendly Bear Conference in Los Angeles (October 12) featuring Tom Hougaard, Al Brooks, and Rose (Al’s long-time trading room partner and prop trading specialist). This is one of the deepest episodes we’ve done. Book - Short Selling MasterPreorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear Conference 7Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 7 ft. Tom Hougaard on 10/12/26 Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableCobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformDavid's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!AskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsEdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersStock Analysis ProGet unlimited access to all financial data and tools.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail ✅Learn Trading In-Person from me 1-on-1:  https://form.typeform.com/to/O1Yiz8LX This is the honest reality of my trading journey. Most people see the profits but ignore the struggle. I began with the basics of personal finance before attempting to trade full-time. My path was far from smooth, marked by significant setbacks including an $11,000 loss during 2020 that nearly ended my progress. At my lowest point, I was living in an office just to stay afloat, which forced me to reevaluate my entire approach to risk and consistency. Don't miss our next big trading conference in Los Angeles on October 12, 2026 ft. Tom Hougaard!  http://friendlybearconference.com 📕My Book Short Selling Master: https://shortsellingmaster.com Book - Short Selling MasterPreorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear Conference 7Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 7 ft. Tom Hougaard on 10/12/26 Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableCobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformAskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsStock Analysis ProGet unlimited access to all financial data and tools.EdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersDavid's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode on The Friendly Bear, David Capablanca (aka Reverselong) sits down with William Coz, founder of Activ8 Insights — the leading data platform and newsroom covering the entire activist short-selling world. They met in person at the Friendly Bear Conference in Mexico City (and connected earlier through an Activ8 journalist in Buenos Aires). This is pure gold for anyone who short sells, follows short reports, or wants the real track records behind the biggest names. Book - Short Selling MasterPreorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear Conference 7Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 7 ft. Tom Hougaard on 10/12/26 Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableCobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformDavid's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!Stock Analysis ProGet unlimited access to all financial data and tools.AskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show