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A short seller with a more-than-90% win ratio shares the only 4 investments he buys and holds long term.
"He compares the process to being a chess player: You have to plan all your moves in advance and know how you'd react to different outcomes. To get there, he has implemented a multi-layer assessment that includes reviewing a company's fundamentals, technical analysis of the stock's chart patterns, headline news, and a preparedness to remain hyper-aware once in the trade."
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A short-seller who gained over $66,022 in December with a win ratio of 95% shares the 3 red flags that helped him evade short squeezes and led him to have one of his best months
"Traders, in general, are undisciplined. So even if the market seems dead, nothing is there to trade, they will force a trade. And sometimes these stocks that are less than 1 million float, they're the only ones that are up extensively. But those can go a lot higher, and those can cause the most headaches. So even though short sellers win off those, let's say seven or eight out of 10 times, that ninth or 10th time, they blow up six months' worth of work."
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A Short seller with a 95% win ratio shares 5 stocks he recently traded and why his strategy of finding cash-strapped companies to bet against is working better than ever
"The volume of retail traders and stimulus checks pumped into the market moved stocks on as little as a Reddit post or tweet. But Capablanca knew the moves were unsustainable and decided that being on the other side of those trades by shorting could be a lucrative strategy."
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A Short Seller with 90% Win Ratio Shares the 9 Indicators That Make For A Beautiful Stock To Short
"He continued to practice with small amounts until 2020 when the stock market became volatile. He witnessed companies, such as biotech and pharmaceutical firms, that lacked fundamentals rally by hundreds of percentages. He saw it as a once-in-a-decade opportunity to make money shorting stocks. Capablanca decided it was time to top off his account to meet the PDT."
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A short-seller with an over 90% win ratio explains the 'free-money' strategy he used to bet against 'pump-and-dump' stocks and 3 sources he follows to find them
"But Capablanca had an eye for spotting negative indicators that could lead to price plunges. And more than seven years after he started, he's still making bets using a meticulous nine-step process that has helped him limit losses and maintain a win ratio above 90%, according to records of his brokerage accounts previously viewed by Business Insider."
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A short seller with an over 90% win ratio shares the 4 chart signals that indicate a good stock to short
"While he uses many of the same indicators as long-position traders, he's looking for signals that could indicate a reversal to the downside. However, the chart isn't his only point of reference. He has a checklist of variables that he looks for before deciding to short a stock. His list includes sudden price increases above 40%, positive news catalysts, stocks with small market caps and floats, low borrow fees, low institutional ownership, and near-term dilution."
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ChatGPT helped a simulated study return up to 512% trading stocks based on news. Here's the prompt the researchers used — plus the positive and negative takeaways from their findings
"It's common practice for seasoned retail traders to avoid betting against institutional algorithms. David Capablanca, a short seller who had up to a 90% win ratio between February 2021 and April 2023 per trading records viewed by Insider, said he would not trade small caps if he senses algorithmic trades being executed."
F O R B E S
Anticipating Market Shifts To Future-Proof Your Business
E N T R E P R E N E U R
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M I A M I H E R A L D
David Capablanca: Navigating the 2020 Market Storm and Emerging a Victor
"Capablanca’s strategic approach was underpinned by meticulous research, a deep understanding of the financial markets, and an intuitive sense of timing. In contrast to the influx of new investors trading through apps, Capablanca was prepared after spending years studying and honing his craft."
U S A T O D A Y
Mind Over Markets: Unleashing Your Trading Potential with Conscious Trading Academy
"I believe in staying informed and being aware of the global events shaping the markets. My podcast allows me to share relevant insights with traders worldwide," Capablanca passionately asserts. His transparent approach to trading aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice, offering a unique perspective that surpasses that of his guests. By providing invaluable mentorship resources, David encourages all aspiring traders to approach trading with an open mind, stay informed, and develop a mindset that propels them to thrive in the market.
T H E P A L M B E A C H P O S T
Market Wizard in the Making: Tips for Aspiring Short Sellers with David Capablanca
Experienced short sellers have multiple strategies and a knowledge of when to deploy each one. But for newer traders, developing multiple strategies can get overwhelming. David suggests that rather than create multiple strategies from the start, newer short sellers should begin with one and build from there: “All you need is one strategy set up to start with, and you can build more down the line once you compound the profits from the first setup.”
U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A
Not a Short Path to Success: The Story of David Capablanca
“I realized I would be in debt until I retired since I was out of state when I took the loans and my schooling had been extended because of my brain operation,” Capablanca said. “As a result of the financial mess I was in, I started to look at other career fields with higher income, such as real estate, and I happened to find stock trading.”
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From Architecture to Stock Trading: Capablanca Returns Home to Inspire Students
"Throughout the lecture, Capablanca emphasized the importance of thorough research, pattern recognition, and developing a strong thesis before entering trades. He encouraged students to apply their unique perspectives and skills to whatever field they pursue."
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The Psychology of Short Selling: Empowering the Mind for Success in High-Pressure Decision-Making with David Capablanca
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Thriving Against the Odds: How David Capablanca Turned Life’s Curveballs into Trading Success
"Once a stock comes into his radar, he is skeptical of sudden price surges and tries to understand the reasons behind such spikes. He analyzes the company's filings using an efficient system that allows him to complete the process within three minutes. His methodical approach has led him to maintain a win rate of over 90% in his trades."
T H E B U S I N E S S J O U R N A L S
What is short selling? An in-depth look with master short seller David Capablanca
"Lots of people are drawn to the world of short selling by the allure of massive returns. The potential profit is enough to make them discount the distinct possibility of those unlimited losses Capablanca mentioned. Short selling is not an exact science, and Capablanca stresses the importance of educating yourself before diving in."
F I N A N C E
"Interestingly, the crux of successful short selling lies not just in the ability to analyze numbers and trends. According to David Capablanca, host of The Friendly Bear Podcast and renowned short-selling expert, the secret sauce also hides in understanding human and market psychology. Short selling is like a chess game. You need to understand every detail about your opponent."
B E N Z I N G A
A Simple Truth About Day Trading: A Conversation With David Capablanca, Architect Turned Financial Trader
C H A T W I T H T R A D E R S
257 · Crafting the Art of Shorting Scams w/ David Capablanca
"David Capablanca, originally from Miami and host of the Friendly Bear Podcast, desired an alternative career with independence, freedom and potential for high earnings. Naturally drawn to a contrarian psychology, he zeroed in on short selling. The challenge of uncovering scams through a deep dive into company fundamentals, history of founders and visiting company headquarters overseas on a quest to find clues were the things that energized David and brought his trading approach to a whole other level."
M E D I U M
Revolutionizing Trading: David Capablanca´s Journey of Sacrifice and Triumph
"David’s accolades are extensive. His win rate in short selling has been verified by Business Insider, and Nasdaq featured him as one of the victors of the DASTrader trading competition in 2022. Additionally, he played a leading role in an exposé of a cannabis scam in the stock market, a report hailed as one of the most significant in recent years."
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Master trader David Capablanca is determined to share the wealth
"David Capablanca, originally from Miami and host of the Friendly Bear Podcast, desired an alternative career with independence, freedom and potential for high earnings. Naturally drawn to a contrarian psychology, he zeroed in on short selling. The challenge of uncovering scams through a deep dive into company fundamentals, history of founders and visiting company headquarters overseas on a quest to find clues were the things that energized David and brought his trading approach to a whole other level."