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David Capablanca discusses his journey into trading and his unique approach to short selling.

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People in this episode

Host: Richard

Guest: David Capablanca

Topics covered

• short selling
• trading strategies
• risk management
• mental fortitude
• market dynamics

Keywords

• short selling
• trading
• risk management
• mental fortitude
• market analysis
• small-cap trading
• technical indicators

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Organizations: TraderLion

Products: Short Selling Master: Proven Strategies from a High-Stakes Day Trader, The Trader's Handbook, Ultimate Trading Guide

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